at peace
at peace
1. Calm and serene. My daughter was miserable all week, but she's at peace now that her tests are over.
2. Not at war. It is a great relief to know that those two warring factions are at peace.
3. Said of one who has died. Aunt Margaret suffered through a long illness. At least she is at peace now.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
at peace
1. relaxed and happy. I am always at peace when I sit in my rocking chair. When the warm breeze is blowing, I am at peace.
2. Euph. dead. It was a long illness, but she is at peace now. At last, Uncle George is at peace.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
at peace
In a state of agreement or friendliness, not at strife or war; also, in a state of inner harmony or quiet. For example, Whatever their disagreements, Mexico and Belize have remained at peace, or In his last illness he seemed finally to be at peace with himself. [1300s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
at peace
1. In a state of tranquility; serene: She is at peace with herself and her friends.
2. Free from strife: Everyone wants to live in a world at peace.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- (as) miserable as sin
- miserable
- miserable/ugly as sin
- cooler heads will prevail
- even keel
- keel
- calm your tits
- misery loves company
- cool, calm, and collected
- be bitter and twisted