be on the mend

be on the mend

To be in good health again after a period of injury or illness. Jill is happy to be on the mend after her hospital stay. Yes, I was sick earlier this week, but I'm on the mend now.
See also: mend, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be on the ˈmend

(informal, especially British English) be getting better after an illness or injury: Jan’s been very ill, but she’s on the mend now. OPPOSITE: on your/its last legs
See also: mend, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • mend
  • a picture of
  • be the picture of (something)
  • be the picture of health, happiness, etc.
  • innocence
  • picture of
  • the picture of (something)
  • mend (one's) fences
  • mend fences
  • mending
References in periodicals archive
TV PRESENTER Sheena McDonald said yesterday she was "incredibly lucky" to be on the mend after being hit by a police van.
I am so lucky to be alive, says Sheena