mend your fences
US /mend jʊər fensɪz/
UK /mend jʊər fensɪz/
1.
Beziehungen verbessern, Wogen glätten
to repair a damaged relationship or improve relations with someone, especially after a disagreement or conflict
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After their big argument, he tried to mend his fences with his brother.
Nach ihrem großen Streit versuchte er, seine Beziehungen zu seinem Bruder zu verbessern.
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The politician needs to mend his fences with the voters before the next election.
Der Politiker muss vor der nächsten Wahl seine Beziehungen zu den Wählern verbessern.