patch things up — to repair a relationship or resolve a disagreement after an argument or conflict
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to repair a relationship or resolve a disagreement after an argument or conflict
Pronunciation (IPA): /pætʃ θɪŋz ʌp/
Example Sentences
- My parents had a huge argument about the TV remote, but they patched things up when they realized they were both watching the same show.
- The two countries are working hard to patch things up after the diplomatic incident.
- Tom and Jerry decided to patch things up, but within an hour Jerry was chasing Tom with a frying pan again.
patch things up
VERB[/pætʃ θɪŋz ʌp/]
to repair a relationship or resolve a disagreement after an argument or conflict
to repair a relationship or resolve a disagreement after an argument or conflict
Catch things up, match things up, then patch things up!
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“My parents had a huge argument about the TV remote, but they patched things up when they realized they were both watching the same show.”
“The two countries are working hard to patch things up after the diplomatic incident.”
“Tom and Jerry decided to patch things up, but within an hour Jerry was chasing Tom with a frying pan again.”
“She called her sister to patch things up before the family reunion.”
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