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Mend your ways

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Behavior Focused

The phrase is about changing negative behaviors to positive ones.

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He realized that to make friends, he needed to mend his ways.
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Urgency

Often used to suggest that change should happen soon to avoid consequences.

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After the warning, the employee knew it was high time to mend his ways.
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Emotional Weight

Can imply disappointment or disapproval, requesting someone to improve.

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Her mother said sternly, 'You must mend your ways or face the repercussions.'
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