Meaning of on the mend | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Healing or recovering, as from an injury or illness.
2. Improving or undergoing restoration to a previous, more favorable condition.
   figuratively

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Examples

“My foot is on the mend⟳ but it still hurts to walk⟳.”

“My stress⟳ and frustration resulted in a spastic colon and the need⟳ for weeks of medication. While on the mend⟳, another avenue [for funding] was suggested to me - individual Jewish philanthropists.”

“His neighbours somehow rescued him after he was shot in the face⟳ and back, and he is on the mend⟳ after life-saving surgery.”

“Our marriage went through a difficult time, but now it is on the mend⟳.”

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