put something to rest
lay something to rest

But his other concerns needed to be put to rest, as well.

"The fact that they put the rule to rest means a woman can study and have a family at the same time."

Perhaps that story line can be put to rest now.

However, those questions were put to rest once the season began.

The case would have been put to rest within a day or so.

"I thought we had put that to rest a long time ago."

"But the time comes when you have to put it to rest, and go on with your life."

It's an idea that must finally be put to rest in the 21st century.

"We are ready to bring Michael home and finally put him to rest," she said last week.

So the matters never seemed to be put to rest.