patch up
phrasal verbpatch something/somebody up (rather informal)
- to repair something, especially in a temporary way by adding a new piece of material or a patch
- Just to patch the boat up will cost £10 000.
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- to treat somebody’s injuries, especially quickly or for the present time only
- The doctor will soon patch you up.
- to try to stop arguing with somebody and be friends again
- They've managed to patch up their differences.
- Have you tried patching things up with her?
- to agree on something, especially after long discussions and even though the agreement is not exactly what everyone wants
- They managed to patch up a deal.