to be free from trouble.

The late Mr. Aspin, may he rest in peace, was a good friend to all of us.

The girl is dead. Why can't you stop criticizing and let her rest in peace?

Usage notes: always used in reference to a dead person

• be a dead ringer for someone
• be a dead ringer for something
• be a different kettle of fish
• be a dime a dozen
• be a disaster in the making
• be a far cry from
• be a far cry from something
• be a fate worse than death
• be a figment of imagination
• be a figment of the imagination
• be a figment of your imagination
• be a fine figure of a man
• be a fine figure of a woman
• be a force to be reckoned with
• be afraid of own shadow
• be afraid of your own shadow
• be after blood
• be after someone's blood
• be a fully paid-up member of
• be a fully paid-up member of something
• be a happy camper
• be a hard act to follow
• be ahead of the game
• be ahead of the pack
• be a ... in the making