patch things up

Casual B2 Eiken Pre-1 Upper-intermediate

patch things up

Meaning

To repair a relationship after a quarrel.

Literal Translation

物事を繕う

Examples

  • They argued, but soon patched things up. 彼らは口論したが、すぐに仲直りした。
  • He tried to patch things up with his sister. 彼は妹と仲直りしようとした。