puts to rest
Ends the debate
To put something to rest is to settle it conclusively, ending doubt or debate: The DNA evidence puts to rest any question of his guilt.
The phrase draws on the finality of burial—once something is laid to rest, it's no longer active.
You can put rumors to rest, put fears to rest, or put an issue to rest by resolving it decisively.
- intermentPutting a body underground
- endFinal portion or cessation
- settleReach final terms
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- ceaseTo discontinue activity
rectify · sets the record straight · resolve · clarify · clears the air · discontinue · letting go · conclude · finalize · case closed · relief · certainty · quash · dispel · decide · halt · stop · terminate