Rest easy Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɛst/ /ˈizi
REST EE-zee
ɹˈɛst/ /ˈiːzi
rest EE-zee
Definition
To feel or be calm and free from worry, usually after hearing good news or being reassured.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used to reassure someone, especially after a problem is resolved or potential danger passes. Common in phrases like 'You can rest easy now.' Not the same as 'rest' for sleeping—means 'don't worry.' Rarely literal.
Spanish: estar tranquilo - quedarse tranquiloPortuguese (BR): ficar tranquilo - descansar sossegadoPortuguese (PT): ficar tranquilo - descansar descansadoChinese (Simplified): 放心 - 安心Chinese (Traditional): 放心 - 安心Hindi: चिंता न करें - निश्चिंत रहेंArabic: اطمئن - كن مرتاح البالBengali: নিশ্চিন্ত থাকতে - নিশ্চয় থাকতেRussian: успокоиться - быть спокойнымJapanese: 安心するVietnamese: yên tâm - an tâmKorean: 안심하다Turkish: içi rahat olmak - gönlü rahat olmakUrdu: دل مطمئن ہونا - فکر ختم ہوناIndonesian: tenang - merasa lega
Example Sentences
You can rest easy—the work is finished.
basic
Let her rest easy tonight after hearing the good news.
basic
They can finally rest easy knowing everyone is safe.
basic
After you fix the leak, I’ll be able to rest easy.
natural
Parents can rest easy when their kids get home safe.
natural
You did everything right. Rest easy, it’s going to be fine.
natural