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be on the mend
be on the mend
To be in good health again after a period of injury or illness. Jill is happy to be on the mend after her hospital stay. Yes, I was sick earlier this week, but I'm on the mend now.
be on the mend
if you are on the mend, your health is improving after an illness He's still a bit tired but he's definitely on the mend.