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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Mend fences

1. To restore friendly relations after a dispute
2. To intensify rivalry
3. To escape from responsibility
4. To forget an important detail

Correct answer: To restore friendly relations after a dispute

Solution

'Mend fences' is an idiom meaning to repair a relationship or restore friendly relations after a quarrel or dispute. It is often used in political or personal contexts.

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