English / phrasal verb
Patch things up
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to repair a damaged relationship or reconcile after an argument or falling out
In context
01
They spent hours talking on the phone last night, trying to patch things up after their weekend quarrel.
02
With the help of a trusted mutual friend, the estranged brothers managed to patch things up.
Synonyms
Reconcile,make up,mend fences
Antonyms
Break up,sever ties,alienate
Collocations
Try to patch things up,patch things up with a friend,manage to patch things up