mend fences
idiomTo repair damage to a friendship or relationship after a disagreement or other mishap.
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hell mend someone
Expressing exasperation at someone whose behavior is likely to result in trouble but who will not heed warnings.
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make do and mend
Generally, to repair and reuse.
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mend one's ways
To recognise one's failings and attempt to remedy them.
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swing for the fences
To do something extremely ambitious, especially rashly.