to lay somebody to rest
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to put the body of a person who has died in a tomb or grave during a funeral
Idiom
Informal
例
After the funeral service, family and friends gathered at the cemetery to lay their loved one to rest.
to lay something to rest
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to prove to someone that what they believe in or think about is not true
Idiom
Informal
例
After a thorough investigation, the police were able to put the rumors of foul play to rest and confirm it was an accident.
