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Definition |
to stop worrying about something |
Examples |
1) After receiving the reassuring news from the doctor, Sarah was able
to put her mind at ease and finally
relax. 2) After the doctor explained the test results in detail, it
helped put my mind at ease regarding
my health. |
Etymology |
The term originates from combining "mind,"
referring to one's mental state, and "at ease," which means to be in a
state of relaxation. |
Synonyms |
settle one's mind, ease one's worries |
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