patch-up

[ pach-uhp ]

noun

1. an act or instance of patching or repair.

adjective

1. done by patching or fixing:

   a quick patch-up job.

Word History and Origins

Origin of patch-up¹

First recorded in 1900–05; noun, adj. use of verb phrase patch up

Idioms and Phrases

Mend or repair, make whole. For example, He managed to patch up the lawn mower so it's running , or John cut his hand badly, but they patched him up in the emergency room , or Mike and Molly have patched up their differences . This term alludes to mending something by putting patches of material on it. [Second half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

The Florida senator, 53, went on to back his rival and the two patched up their relationship during Trump's first term.

From BBC

“You have got potholes galore that get patched up and then pop right back up again because of the heavy truck traffic.”

From Los Angeles Times

Last season United’s opponents registered 620 transitions reaching the final third, more than any other Premier League side, reflecting the enormous gap Ugarte was signed to patch up.

From BBC

Roigard took an early dint in the destruction derby of Test rugby, but, patched up and tuned up, he looks set to hit clean air.

From BBC

It becomes harder still when she attempts to patch up the empathy chasm with a delineation between male and female bosses.

From Salon