rested easy

Felt no concern

Rested easy is the past tense of rest easy, meaning to stop worrying or feel reassured about something: She rested easy knowing the children were safe.

The phrase often appears in negative constructions: He never rested easy after the accident.

Rest easy also serves as a softer way to say rest in peace.

Related

sheltered · relieved · reassured · secure · protected · worry-free · harmony · content · untroubled · recline · peace of mind · calm · serene · tranquil · peace and quiet · stable · unwind · slumber

Opposites
mental ease vs. anxiety

rested easyworried

Troubled by uncertainty

fretted · tossed and turned · agonized · stressed · stewed

Family

rest, rested, resting, rests, restful, restless, restfulness, restlessness, easy

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G