mend fences

Definition

To repair damage to a friendship or relationship after a disagreement or other mishap.

Example Sentences

• "I don't think he was very happy with my work, so I'm going to talk to him and try to mend fences."
• "And furthermore, just because I agree to take a walk doesn't mean we've mended fences. But he doesn't pick up."
• "Japan's prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has signalled a rare attempt to mend fences with China when he appointed two MPs considered friendly towards Beijing to two senior posts in his governing Liberal Democratic party (LDP)."