mend one's ways . mend one's ways {v. phr.} To reform; change one's behavior from negative to positive. He had better mend his ways or he'll wind up in jail. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: M Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment