rest in peace meaning
- [American slang]
to lie dead peacefully for eternity. (A solemn entreaty used in funeral prayers, eulogies, etc.)
We prayed that the deceased would rest in peace.
The bodies of the soldiers will rest in peace.
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- until this thing is done i cannot rest in peace.
- may she rest in peace.
- keep warm by inner fires, and rest in peace
- rest in peace ! piease ! why do you refuse to be buried
- rest in peace officer amy d . we will continue the fight