be (not) on speaking terms

To have an amicable, although perhaps guarded or superficial, relationship with someone. This phrase is often used in the negative to show that two people are estranged. It took a long time, but my ex-husband and I are finally on speaking terms these days. After that argument last night, I'm not on speaking terms with Stephanie. I don't know Kyle that well, but we're on speaking terms, and he seems nice enough.

be on ˈspeaking terms (with somebody)

1 know somebody well enough to speak to them, perhaps somebody famous or important: He’s on speaking terms with a number of senior politicians.
2 (also be ˈspeaking (to somebody)) be talking to each other again after an argument: Tony and Craig had a big row and are not on speaking terms. You’re lucky I’m still speaking to you after what you did!

词组	be (not) on speaking terms
释义	be (not) on speaking terms be (not) on speaking terms To have an amicable, although perhaps guarded or superficial, relationship with someone. This phrase is often used in the negative to show that two people are estranged. It took a long time, but my ex-husband and I are finally on speaking terms these days. After that argument last night, I'm not on speaking terms with Stephanie. I don't know Kyle that well, but we're on speaking terms, and he seems nice enough. See also: on, speaking, term Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. be on ˈspeaking terms (with somebody) 1 know somebody well enough to speak to them, perhaps somebody famous or important: He’s on speaking terms with a number of senior politicians. 2 (also be ˈspeaking (to somebody)) be talking to each other again after an argument: Tony and Craig had a big row and are not on speaking terms. You’re lucky I’m still speaking to you after what you did! See also: on, speaking, term Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: be on speaking terms on speaking terms on talking terms become friends with (someone) friends with friends with (someone) be friends with be friends with (someone) (as) sure as eggs (is eggs) be like Ephraim and Menashe
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