lay a ghost

lay the ghost of (something) to rest

To do something that finally eliminates one's long-held fears, worries, or distress about something that happened in the past. New DNA evidence in the decades-old investigation finally laid the ghost of these accusations to rest for Mr. Jones. It wasn't until I got my new job that I could finally lay the ghost of my departure from the bureau to rest.

lay a (or the) ghost

get rid of a distressing, frightening, or worrying memory or thought.

The image here is of exorcizing an unquiet or evil spirit.

词组	lay a ghost
释义	lay a ghost lay the ghost of (something) to rest To do something that finally eliminates one's long-held fears, worries, or distress about something that happened in the past. New DNA evidence in the decades-old investigation finally laid the ghost of these accusations to rest for Mr. Jones. It wasn't until I got my new job that I could finally lay the ghost of my departure from the bureau to rest. See also: ghost, lay, of, rest Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. lay a (or the) ghost get rid of a distressing, frightening, or worrying memory or thought. The image here is of exorcizing an unquiet or evil spirit. See also: ghost, lay Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: a thing of the past a/the feel of (something) (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you a straw will show which way the wind blows a slew of (something) a crack at (someone or something) (one) could use (something) all right (you) wanna make something of it? all for the best
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