| 词组 | on speaking terms |
| 释义 | on speaking terms friendly enough to talk. We have heard from various people that the coach is barely on speaking terms with his best pitcher. Usage notes: often used in the form not on speaking terms: The two nations have not been on speaking terms for a couple of decades. Since I've changed the def., I can't see that the etym. makes any sense to include; shd go at "terms"; am combining this w/existing entry there.--SL, 1/03 Etymology: from the literal meaning of speaking terms (= a relationship in which people will talk to each other) |
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