peace

be at peace with the world

to be feeling calm and happy because you are satisfied with your life. Sitting on the terrace, looking out over the olive groves, she felt at peace with the world.

See also: world

bring someone to the [bargaining/peace etc.] table

to persuade a person or a country to join discussions in order to find a solution to a problem. We hope to be able to bring the warring factions to the negotiating table to try to end this conflict.

See also: bargain, bring, table

come to the [bargaining/peace etc.] table

bring someone to the [bargaining/peace etc.] table - to persuade a person or a country to join discussions in order to find a solution to a problem. You have to be prepared to make concessions when you come to the bargaining table.

See also: bargain, come, table

a peace offering

something that you give to someone to show that you are sorry or that you want to be friendly, especially after you have argued with them. I took Beth some flowers as a peace offering.

There's no peace/rest for the wicked! (humorous)

something that you say which means you must continue an activity although you might like to stop. I can't talk - I've got to finish this essay. There's no rest for the wicked.

See also: rest, wicked

There's no rest for the wicked!

something that you say which means you must continue an activity although you might want to stop. I can't talk - I've got to finish this essay. There's no rest for the wicked.

See also: rest, wicked

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at peace with something/yourself

feeling calm and relaxed about something or yourself. He appears to be at peace with the world these days. These are good times for Randy, a man at peace with himself and his career.

keep the peace

to prevent fighting or difficulties. The judge made her sign an agreement promising she would try to keep the peace with her husband for one year. Troops were sent in to keep the peace in the region.

Etymology: based on the literal, political meaning of keep the peace(= to not make war)

See also: keep

leave someone/something in peace

to let someone or something stay as they are. He's hoping everyone will leave him in peace so he can work on his paintings. She thinks the wreck should be left in peace as a memorial.

See also: leave

make your peace with someone

to stop arguing with someone. Melanie knew she had to go back into the house and make her peace with her parents.

make your peace with something

to accept something. He knows that he's really too old to play ball, and he's made his peace with that.

peace of mind

a feeling of calm or not being worried. Worries disturbed my peace of mind enough to keep me from falling asleep.

See also: mind

rest in peace

to be free from trouble. The late Mr. Aspin, may he rest in peace, was a good friend to all of us. The girl is dead. Why can't you stop criticizing and let her rest in peace?

Usage notes: always used in reference to a dead person

See also: rest