on the mend

English

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Prepositional phrase

on the mend

1. (idiomatic, of persons and their health) Healing or recovering, as from an injury or illness.
   • 2017, Velvel Pasternak, Behind the Music, Stories, Anecdotes, Articles and Reflections, page 44:

     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.

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

2. (idiomatic, of situations or things) Improving or undergoing restoration to a previous, more favorable condition.

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