- on speaking terms
- [often in negatives]
feeling friendly towards someone, not angry with them
He isn't on speaking terms with half of the family.
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on speaking terms
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speaking terms — noun plural 1. : a mutual relationship limited to casual greeting or conversation used in the phrase on speaking terms 2. : a mutual relationship of intimacy and trust used with a negative and in the phrase on speaking terms the two brothers… … Useful english dictionary
speaking terms — n. to be on speaking terms with smb. * * * to be on speaking terms with smb … Combinatory dictionary
on speaking terms — see under ↑term • • • Main Entry: ↑speak on speaking terms 1. Friendly enough to speak to each other 2. Well enough acquainted to speak • • • Main Entry: ↑term * * * on speaking terms often in negatives … Useful english dictionary
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… … New idioms dictionary
on speaking terms — ► on speaking terms slightly acquainted; moderately friendly. Main Entry: ↑speaking … English terms dictionary
on speaking terms — not friendly but saying hello etc. Louise and I are not friends, but we re on speaking terms … English idioms
To be on speaking terms — Speaking Speak ing, a. 1. Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube. [1913 Webster] 2. Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness. [1913 Webster] {A speaking… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
not be on speaking terms — (not) be on speaking terms to be refusing to talk to someone because you have had an argument and are still angry with them. She s not on speaking terms with her ex husband. (often + with) Jeanette and her mother haven t been on speaking terms… … New idioms dictionary
be on speaking terms — (not) be on speaking terms to be refusing to talk to someone because you have had an argument and are still angry with them. She s not on speaking terms with her ex husband. (often + with) Jeanette and her mother haven t been on speaking terms… … New idioms dictionary
(be) on speaking terms (with somebody) — be on ˈspeaking terms (with sb) | be ˈspeaking (to sb) idiom to be willing to be polite or friendly towards sb, especially after an argument • She s not been on speaking terms with her uncle for years. • Are they speaking to each other again yet? … Useful english dictionary
