on the mend . 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. Categories: add yours relation {adj. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment