Rest assured

Meaning

"Rest assured" is an idiom that means to have peace of mind or to be confident that something will happen as expected. It is used when someone wants to reassure another person about a situation or outcome. The figurative meaning of the idiom is that one can rely on the assurance given by the speaker and trust that the desired result will occur.

Usage

• "I rest assured that you are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of your team."
• "Please rest assured that we have completed all required tests and have received approval from the regulatory board."
• "You can rest assured that we will deliver the product on time and within budget."
• "I rest assured that you are making the right decision by choosing our company for your project."
• "Please rest assured that we are taking all necessary steps to protect your personal information."

Roots and History

The idiom "rest assured" dates back to the 16th century in English literature. It was first used in a poem by Sir Thomas Wyatt in 1539, where he wrote: "I rest assured that I shall have some good friend." The phrase has been used ever since and has become a common expression in modern language.

Synonyms in English

• Be confident
• Have faith
• Trust
• Believe
• Count on

Synonyms in other languages

• Español: "Puedes estar seguro/a" - This idiom has the same meaning as "rest assured" and is used to reassure someone that something will happen as expected.
• Français: "Vous pouvez être certain/e" - Similar to "rest assured", this phrase is used to give confidence to someone about a situation or outcome.
• German: "Sie können sicher sein" - This idiom translates to "You can be sure" and is commonly used in similar contexts to "rest assured".
• Italian: "Puoi stare tranquillo/a" - This phrase has the same meaning as "rest assured" and is used to reassure someone that something will go well.
• Arabic: "تكون أسريرا" - "تكون أسريرا" translates to "You can be sure" and is used to give confidence to someone about a situation or outcome.

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