mend

be on the mend

if you are on the mend, your health is improving after an illness. He's still a bit tired but he's definitely on the mend.

change/mend your ways

to improve the way in which you behave. If he wants to carry on living here, he's going to have to change his ways.

See also: change, ways

make do and mend (British, old-fashioned)

to manage with less than you would like, by repairing old things instead of buying new ones. Our family never had any new furniture. We just had to make do and mend.

mend (your) fences

to try to become friendly again with someone after an argument. China is trying to mend fences with Russia after the recent border dispute. (usually + with)

See also: fence

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mend (your) fences

to repair a relationship with someone. The mayor is trying to mend fences with members of the city council so they will approve his plan.

See also: fence

mend your ways

change your ways

See also: ways

on the mend

getting better after an illness, injury, or a bad period. He's on the mend and walking a mile a day after a mild heart attack. With fewer people out of work, the economy is clearly on the mend.