
Mend your ways
Behavior Focused
The phrase is about changing negative behaviors to positive ones.
He realized that to make friends, he needed to mend his ways.
Urgency
Often used to suggest that change should happen soon to avoid consequences.
After the warning, the employee knew it was high time to mend his ways.
Emotional Weight
Can imply disappointment or disapproval, requesting someone to improve.
Her mother said sternly, 'You must mend your ways or face the repercussions.'
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