mends fences

A form of mend fences — To repair damage to a friendship or relationship after a disagreement or other mishap.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of mend fences
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mends fences. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mends%20fences

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