on the mend

Definition

Healing or recovering, as from an injury or illness.

Example Sentences

• "My foot is on the mend but it still hurts to walk."
• "My stress and frustration resulted in a spastic colon and the need for weeks of medication. While on the mend, another avenue [for funding] was suggested to me - individual Jewish philanthropists."
• "His neighbours somehow rescued him after he was shot in the face and back, and he is on the mend after life-saving surgery."