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on the mend
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used to refer to someone who is starting to get or feel better after a period of illness or injury
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "on the mend" and when to use it?
The idiom "on the mend" originated from the Middle English verb "menden," which means "to repair" or "to heal." It is often used to describe a person who is recovering or improving after an illness, injury, or setback.
Examples
She had the flu last week, but she's on the mend now.
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in a process of recovering or improving from a failure or setback
Examples
After months of losses, the company is finally on the mend.
