fence-mending

[fens-men-ding]

fence-mend·ing

[fens-men-ding] Informal.
noun
1.
the practice of reestablishing or strengthening personal, business, or political contacts and relationships by conciliation or negotiation, as after a dispute, disagreement, or period of inactivity.
adjective
2.
of, pertaining to, or promoting fence-mending.

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Fence-mending is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1940–45; Americanism
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