set one's mind at ease; give up
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to set one's mind at ease; to stop worrying; to have peace of mind
dialectUsed when one no longer needs to worry about something, often because children have grown up or a matter has been resolved. Common in northern dialects.
The children have all grown up, so the elderly can set their minds at ease.
Once this matter is settled, I'll be able to rest easy too.
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The children have established their careers and started families, so the parents should be able to stop worrying.
verb
to give up (an idea); to abandon hope; to lose hope and stop trying
dialectOften used when someone finally stops pursuing something after repeated failures or disappointments. Implies a certain stubbornness when used in the negative (不肯歇心).
He hit walls several times, but he still refuses to give up.
He should have given up on her long ago; she doesn't like him at all.
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I've advised him so many times to give up and stop doing it, but he just won't listen.
You just won't give up—do you have to wait until you fail to be satisfied?