set (something) at rest
set (something) at rest
To resolve, satisfy, or conclude something; to pacify, calm, or settle something. We've been arguing over this will for nearly a year now. Can't we just set this all at rest? I hope this explanation will help finally set these questions at rest. News of the EU bailout has set the turbulent markets at rest, at least for the time being.
See also: rest, set
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a slew of (something)
- a crack at (someone or something)
- a slue of (something)
- a whack at (something)
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- all for the best