Explore English traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-26
Meaning: Verified- Meaning and lesson
The saying offers reassurance that troubles, damage, or strained circumstances may improve with time. It encourages patience by directing attention away from the present difficulty toward a hoped-for eventual repair.
It does not promise a quick remedy or identify who will make matters right. Rather, it expresses confidence that an unsettled situation can gradually become more manageable, orderly, or harmonious.
- When it is used
Use it to comfort someone facing a temporary setback, dispute, or disorder, especially when immediate solutions are unavailable. It may sound dismissive when harm is serious, urgent action is needed, or practical help is required.
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Report an issue with this meaning: In the end things will mend.