- be on the mend
- 1) to be getting better after an illness
She's been very ill, but luckily she's on the mend now.
2) to be improving after a difficult or unsuccessful periodDo you think the economy really is on the mend?
English dictionary. 2014.
be on the mend
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be on the mend — INFORMAL ► to be improving after a period of difficulty or failure: »The economy finally seems to be on the mend. Main Entry: ↑mend … Financial and business terms
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 … New idioms dictionary
on the mend — Mend Mend, v. i. To grow better; to advance to a better state; to become improved; to recover; to heal. Shak. [1913 Webster +PJC] {on the mend} pred. a. recovering from an illness or injury. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
on the mend — adverb (or adjective) : in the way of improvement his health is on the mend business … continues on the mend New York Times * * * on the mend Improving, recovering • • • Main Entry: ↑mend * * * improving in health or condition; recovering … Useful english dictionary
on the mend — {adj. phr.} Healing; becoming better. * /John s broken leg is on the mend./ * /Mary s relationship with Joan is on the mend./ … Dictionary of American idioms
on the mend — {adj. phr.} Healing; becoming better. * /John s broken leg is on the mend./ * /Mary s relationship with Joan is on the mend./ … Dictionary of American idioms
on the mend — If someone or something is on the mend, they are improving after an illness or a difficult period. My mother caught the flu but she s on the mend now … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
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 … New idioms dictionary
on the mend — adjective a) Healing or recovering, as from an injury or illness. My foot is on the mend but it still hurts to walk. b) Improving or undergoing restoration to a previous, more favorable condition. Our marriage went through a difficult time, but… … Wiktionary
on\ the\ mend — adj. phr. Healing; becoming better. John s broken leg is on the mend. Mary s relationship with Joan is on the mend … Словарь американских идиом
