set (one's) mind at rest
set (one's) mind at rest
To assuage or relieve one's worry, anxiety, dread, fear, etc. I know you're anxious to hear how your father is doing after the surgery, so let me set your mind at rest: he's going to make a full recovery. That bonus really set my mind at rest about these debts.
See also: mind, rest, set
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
set one's mind at rest
Also, put one's mind at rest. Stop worrying, allay one's anxiety. For example, Your car's been found undamaged, so set your mind at rest. Also see lay at rest.
See also: mind, rest, set
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- set (one's) mind at ease
- set (one's) mind to rest
- set mind at ease
- set one's mind at rest
- put (one's) mind to rest
- put/set somebody's mind at ease/rest
- put (one's) mind at ease
- put (one's) mind at rest
- have goose bumps
- goose bumps