English Expression · Advanced
mend the small tear by hand
repair a minor rip with a needle and thread
Pronunciation: mend the small tear by hand
Meaning
A natural expression used to convey: repair a minor rip with a needle and thread.
Example
Mend the small tear by hand before it grows.
Repair the minor rip with a needle and thread before it grows.
Practice tips
- Practice mend the small tear by hand out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for advanced-level learners.