lay something to rest

(verb) to finally end something

Example Sentences:

I want to lay a rumor to rest. I did not have a relationship with an older man.

We were concerned about losing out jobs when our company was bought. Our boss laid the worries to rest when she told us that our jobs were safe.

Today, I am going to be laying a story to rest. I did not have plastic surgery! Let me tell you how I can prove this….

Similar idioms:

1. lay someone to rest
2. lay down the law
3. give it a rest