| 词汇 | on speaking terms |
| 释义 | Idiom on speaking terms (with someone) Theme: FRIENDS on friendly terms with someone. (Often in the negative.)I'm not on speaking terms with Mary. We had a serious disagreement.We're not on speaking terms. Idiom 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) on speaking termsAmicable or friendly (with someone or one another), though perhaps in a guarded or superficial capacity. Often used in the negative to show that two people are estranged. A: "You're friends with Jenny, aren't you?" B: "We're on speaking terms, but I wouldn't say we're friends." After that argument last night, I'm not on speaking terms with Stephanie. I'm glad you two are on speaking terms again. It was pretty awkward being around when the both of you were here. on speaking terms (with someone)on friendly terms with someone. (Often with the negative.) I'm not on speaking terms with Mary. We had a serious disagreement. We're not on speaking terms. on speaking terms1. Friendly enough to exchange superficial remarks, as in We're on speaking terms with the new neighbors. 2. Ready and willing to communicate, not alienated or estranged. For example, We are on speaking terms again after the quarrel. Both senses of this idiom commonly occur in the negative, as in Brett and his brother haven't been on speaking terms for years. The idiom was first recorded in 1786. on speaking terms1. Friendly enough to exchange superficial remarks: We're on speaking terms with the new neighbors. 2. Ready and willing to communicate; not alienated or estranged. |
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