Rest well vs Rest easy

Both 'rest well' and 'rest easy' are correct phrases, but they have slightly different meanings and contexts. 'Rest well' is commonly used to wish someone a good night's sleep or to encourage relaxation, while 'rest easy' is often used to reassure someone or to indicate that there is no need to worry. They are not directly comparable as they convey different sentiments.

Last updated: April 07, 2024 • 470 views

Rest well

This phrase is correct and commonly used to wish someone a good night's sleep or to encourage relaxation.

You can use 'rest well' to wish someone a peaceful night's sleep or to encourage them to relax and unwind. It is a friendly and caring expression.

Examples:

I hope you rest well tonight.
After a long day, it's important to rest well.
Rest well and take care of yourself.
She always makes sure to rest well before a big event.
The soothing music helped him rest well.

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Ensure you rest well and eat right.
Since, the body is changing while folk age, men who are andropausal should also learn to relax and rest well.
Thank you. Goodnight, have a good trip and rest well.
Rest well, Commander Zhang.
Rest well in China, Father.
Rest well, old man.
They were dirty, rest well! We will be in touch for the next time you come.
Your sleep will be perfect thanks to the double glazing: we are isolated from the chaos of the city and you can rest well.
If you don't take proper care now, it could lead to health complications. Ensure you rest well and eat right. Speak to your doctor immediately in case the symptoms become unbearable.
It is recommended that men should relax and rest well, exercise, eat the right kinds of food, and abstain from drinking and smoking.
At the time of sleep, work and energy adjustments are made that we were unable to integrate into the vigil, and that is why it is so important to rest well and take advantage of what the dream world gives us.
Rest well, Dad.
At this point your body desperately needs to heal itself that is why getting rid of unnecessary vices, allowing your body to rest well and making sure that you eat properly is very crucial to your recovery.
Then... please rest well.
Good night and rest well.
Rest well while you're down there.
Rest well and wait until the morning.
A rest well deserved, but so premature.
Was last year in had a rest well.
Staying in this place means to relax and rest well.

Alternatives:

sleep well
have a good rest
get some good sleep
relax and unwind
take it easy

Rest easy

This phrase is correct and commonly used to reassure someone or to indicate that there is no need to worry.

'Rest easy' is often used to reassure someone that everything is fine or to tell them not to worry. It conveys a sense of calm and reassurance.

Examples:

You can rest easy knowing that everything is under control.
Rest easy, I'll take care of it.
Rest easy, there's no need to be anxious.
She could finally rest easy after resolving the issue.
Rest easy, I've got your back.

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You can rest easy, at least for now.
Surely, tonight we can rest easy.
But with you, we can rest easy.
You may rest easy on that score, Captain.
Nelson can rest easy now that Cyril is back behind bars for good.
Rest easy, Phillip, Son of Coul.
Rest easy knowing that finding the perfect choice for you will not be a challenge anymore
BECKETT: So you can rest easy, Castle.
Your marriage can rest easy now.
You can rest easy, sir.
You may rest easy on that score, Captain.
With AXIS Guardian in place, your customers can rest easy.
All right, tell the councilman he can rest easy.
Mario, when someone from Milan shakes your hand, you can rest easy.
You can rest easy, gentle Livia, and dream sweet dreams once more.
May the entire Valois family and this great nation of France rest easy in her exceptional care.
Cavalie', rest easy that all is well.
You can rest easy on one thing sure you won't be having any more trouble with Perry.
Nadine evil, Fitness Coach and regional size in women's cycling, Photographer Kay Tkatzik and I rest easy on our Fatbikes.

Alternatives:

don't worry
be at ease
relax
take it easy
be reassured

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