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be (not) on speaking termsTo 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! |