Mend fences Meaning in English
expression
ˈmɛnd/ /ˈfɛnsəz/, /ˈfɛnsɪz
MEND FEN-siz
mˈɛnd/ /fˈɛnsɪz
mend FEN-siz
Definition
To try to improve a relationship after a disagreement or conflict; to make peace with someone.
Usage & Nuances
Idiom used mostly in personal or professional conflict situations, both formal and informal. Often used with 'try to' or 'want to'. Not about literal fences; it's about rebuilding trust or harmony after a disagreement.
Spanish: arreglar una relación - reconciliarsePortuguese (BR): reconstruir uma relação - fazer as pazesPortuguese (PT): reconstruir uma relação - fazer as pazesChinese (Simplified): 修复关系 - 和解Chinese (Traditional): 修補關係 - 和解Hindi: संबंध सुधारना - सुलह करनाArabic: إصلاح العلاقات - التصالحBengali: সম্পর্ক মেরামত করা - সম্পর্ক ঠিক করাRussian: помириться - восстановить отношенияJapanese: 関係を修復する - 仲直りするVietnamese: hàn gắn quan hệ - làm lànhKorean: 관계를 회복하다 - 화해하다Turkish: arasını düzeltmek - barışmakUrdu: صلح کرنا - تعلقات بہتر کرناIndonesian: memperbaiki hubungan - berdamai
Example Sentences
After their argument, they decided to mend fences.
basic
It’s important to mend fences with your colleagues after a disagreement.
basic
He called his friend to mend fences after years of silence.
basic
I know we fought last week, but maybe it’s time to mend fences.
natural
The politician tried to mend fences with the public after his mistake.
natural
No one wants to stay angry forever, so let’s just mend fences and move on.
natural