What does on the mend mean?

On the mend means “getting better from an illness or injury.” If someone is on the mend, they have reached a turning point and are starting to heal or experience fewer symptoms.

You can use the phrase “on the mend” to refer to yourself or another person (e.g., in get well soon messages). For example, one might write, “I’m sorry you’ve been sick, but I’m glad you’re on the mend.”

“On the mend” is a casual expression, but if you ever need to see a formal alternative, why not try the QuillBot Paraphraser?