patch up
Fix things over
To patch up is to repair something hastily or temporarily, often with improvised materials: We patched up the roof until we could afford proper repairs.
The phrase extends to mending relationships or resolving conflicts: They patched things up after the argument.
A patch-up job suggests a quick fix rather than a thorough solution.
Compensate for wrongdoing
- forgiveCease to blame
- smooth overMinimize or conceal difficulties
- mend fencesRestore strained relations
- bury the hatchetEnd hostilities formally
make peace · reconcile · apologize · resolve · kiss and make up · clear the air · bridge the gap · olive branch
Repair or solution
- mendRestore after damage
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- fix upRestore or arrange
- piece togetherConstruct from fragments
sew up · splice · seal · plug · reinforce · shore up · strengthen · touch up
Improvise temporary repair
- cobbleWorn stone for paths
- kludgeAwkward but functional solution
- make-doManage with less
- rigEquipment arrangement or vehicle
MacGyver · jerry-build · throw together · bodge · quick fix · stopgap · temporary fix · workaround
make amends
Compensate for wrongdoing
- forgiveCease to blame
- smooth overMinimize or conceal difficulties
- mend fencesRestore strained relations
bury the hatchet · make peace · reconcile · apologize · resolve · kiss and make up · clear the air · bridge the gap · olive branch · truce
fix
Repair or solution
piece together · sew up · splice · seal · plug · reinforce · shore up · strengthen · touch up · rework
jury-rig
Improvise temporary repair
MacGyver · rig · jerry-build · throw together · bodge · quick fix · stopgap · temporary fix · workaround · duct tape
bandage
Wound covering strip
- woundCoiled, or an injury
- salveTopical healing preparation
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
ointment · stitch · suture · soothe · scab · dressing · gauze · first aid · treat · nurse
- makeshift fixesquick fix, stopgap, duct tape, band-aid, bandaid
- reconciliationreconciliation, reconcile, reconciled, reconciling, making up
- fixesfix, repair, mend, correction, correct
- improviseimprovise, make do, wing it, ad-lib, jury-rig
- put togetherput together, connect, join, merge, fuse
- makeoversmakeover, glow-up, revamp, refresh, renovate