patch up

phrasal verb

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patch 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.
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?
Topics Discussion and agreementc2
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.
Topics Discussion and agreementc2

单词	patch up
释义	patch up phrasal verb jump to other results patch 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. 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? Topics Discussion and agreementc2 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. Topics Discussion and agreementc2
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