rest one's case en · VERB
Meanings
- To conclude one's presentation of the evidence during a trial.
- (broadly, figuratively, humorous) To have presented a persuasive argument and established one's position firmly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| resting one's case | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| rested one's case | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| rested one's case | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| rests one's case | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |