Mend your ways Meaning in English
expression
ˈmɛnd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈweɪz
MEND yor WAYZ or yoor WAYZ
mˈɛnd/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈeɪz
MEND yaw WAYZ
Definition
To change your bad or wrong behavior and start acting in a better, more acceptable way.
Usage & Nuances
This is a somewhat formal or old-fashioned expression, often used for moral or behavioral advice. Common in warnings or when someone has made repeated mistakes. Not used for minor errors—implies a need for significant change.
Spanish: cambiar tu comportamiento - corregir tus accionesPortuguese (BR): mudar seu comportamento - corrigir seus hábitosPortuguese (PT): mudar o teu comportamento - corrigir os teus hábitosChinese (Simplified): 改正你的行为 - 改善你的做法Chinese (Traditional): 改正你的行為 - 改善你的做法Hindi: अपना व्यवहार सुधारनाArabic: صحح تصرفاتك - أصلح سلوككBengali: নিজের আচরণ শুধরানো - নিজের ভুলগুলো সংশোধন করাRussian: исправиться - изменить своё поведениеJapanese: 行いを改めるVietnamese: sửa đổi cách sống - sửa đổi hành viKorean: 행실을 고치다 - 자신의 태도를 바로잡다Turkish: hatalarını düzeltmek - huyunu değiştirmekUrdu: اپنے رویے کو درست کرنا - اپنی عادات بدلناIndonesian: memperbaiki perilaku - memperbaiki jalan hidup
Example Sentences
If you don't mend your ways, you might get into trouble.
basic
The teacher told him to mend his ways or face suspension.
basic
You need to mend your ways if you want to keep your job.
basic
My parents warned me to mend my ways before it was too late.
natural
After spending time in jail, he decided to mend his ways and start fresh.
natural
She finally realized she had to mend her ways to save her friendships.
natural