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Put someone’s mind at rest

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01 / UNDERSTAND

Meaning in plain English

Give someone reassurance that helps them stop worrying.

02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT

The expression in a sentence

  1. The booking confirmation put my mind at rest.

03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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Give someone reassurance that helps them stop worrying.
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Put someone’s mind at rest — Give someone reassurance that helps them stop worrying.

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Give someone reassurance that helps them stop worrying.

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When to use it

Use this expression when information or an explanation relieves a concern. It is natural in friendly conversation and helpful workplace communication.

More examples in context

  • A quick message saying they had arrived safely put our minds at rest.
  • Could you explain the process to put the new volunteers’ minds at rest?

Usage note

Replace “someone’s” with the appropriate possessive: “my mind” or “her mind”. “Set someone’s mind at rest” and “put someone’s mind at ease” are useful variations.

A short conversation

A: I’m worried that my form never arrived.
B: The office has confirmed it is on file. Does that put your mind at rest?
A: Yes, thank you. That is a relief.

One more practice question

Which response would put someone’s mind at rest about a missing application?

A. A confirmation that the office has received it.
B. A new rumour that nobody can verify.

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A. Reliable confirmation removes the specific reason for worry.

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Meaning and usage checked against Cambridge Dictionary. Explanations, examples and conversation are original.

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