How to Pronounce "mend fences"
expression
MEND FEN-siz
mend FEN-siz
Definition
To try to improve a relationship after a disagreement or conflict; to make peace with someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛnd/ /ˈfɛnsəz/, /ˈfɛnsɪz
British English
mˈɛnd/ /fˈɛnsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEND FEN-siz
UK
mend FEN-siz
Listen in Context
After their argument, they decided to mend fences.
It’s important to mend fences with your colleagues after a disagreement.
He called his friend to mend fences after years of silence.
I know we fought last week, but maybe it’s time to mend fences.