basis

Related to basis: SAP BASIS, Basis risk, Basis points

on a first-name basis

So familiar or friendly with someone as to be comfortable referring to them by their first name (as opposed to being more formal and using their surname). Don't worry, we'll get in—I'm on a first-name basis with the owner of the club. Wow, since when are you on a first-name basis with a famous author?
See also: basis, on

on a regular basis

Quite often and/or in a consistent, regular manner. The general manager drops into the restaurant on a regular basis, so the staff members have to be on their toes at all times.
See also: basis, on, regular

on an irregular basis

Not very often and/or in an inconsistent, irregular manner. The general manager drops into the restaurant on a pretty irregular basis, so the members of staff tend to be pretty laid back here.
See also: basis, irregular, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*on a first-name basis (with someone)

knowing someone very well; good friends with someone. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) I'm on a first-name basis with John. John and I are on a first-name basis.
See also: basis, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

on a first-name basis

Quite familiar and friendly, as in Practically all the guests were on a first-name basis. This idiom alludes to the fact that using a person's given name betokens familiarity. [Second half of 1900s]
See also: basis, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • on a first-name basis
  • put a name to
  • put a name to (someone or something)
  • put a name to somebody/something
  • in the name of
  • in the name of (someone or something)
  • in the name of sb/sth
  • go by
  • go-by
  • by name
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Avoiding gain when a shareholder receives corporate debt
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The Internal Revenue Service has shown increasing interest in taxpayer compliance with Revenue Procedure 81-70, which provides guidance on determining the basis of stock acquired in stock purchase transactions (mainly stock swaps).
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