Lay to rest Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To bury someone after they have died, or to end a problem, doubt, or rumor so it does not trouble people anymore.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Can be literal (about funerals) or figurative (resolving issues or calming fears). Often used formally or gently. Common collocations: 'lay rumors to rest,' 'lay someone to rest,' 'finally laid to rest.' Do not confuse with 'put to rest,' which is sometimes used similarly but less formal.
جمل نموذجية
After the ceremony, they laid her to rest in the family cemetery.
basic
The new evidence helped lay the rumors to rest.
basic
The family gathered to lay him to rest.
basic
We can finally lay this issue to rest and move forward.
natural
It took years to lay the mystery to rest, but now the truth is known.
natural
The community came together to lay their beloved leader to rest with honors.
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