On speaking terms Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈspikɪŋ/ /ˈtɝmz
ON SPEE-king TERMZ
ˈɒn/ /spˈiːkɪŋ/ /tˈɜːmz
on SPEE-king TERMZ
Definition
If two people are on speaking terms, they are friendly enough to talk to each other, even if they are not close friends.
Usage & Nuances
Neutral, often used about people who have argued but are now talking again. Frequently negative or about a recent improvement: 'not on speaking terms' means refusing to talk. Used for friends, family, or coworkers.
Spanish: en buenos términos (hablarse)Portuguese (BR): em termos amistosos (conversando)Portuguese (PT): de relações amigáveis (que se falam)Chinese (Simplified): 说话的关系 (关系良好)Chinese (Traditional): 說話的關係 (關係良好)Hindi: बोलचाल में होनाArabic: على وفاق (يتحدثان مع بعضهم البعض)Bengali: কথাবার্তা বলার সম্পর্ক আছে - কথা বলা অবস্থাRussian: в нормальных отношениях (разговаривают) - общаютсяJapanese: 口をきく仲 - 話す間柄Vietnamese: còn nói chuyện với nhau - có thể nói chuyện được với nhauKorean: 말을 하는 사이 - 말은 트여 있다Turkish: konuşacak kadar iyi ilişkide - birbirleriyle konuşan durumdaUrdu: بات چیت کرنے کے تعلقات میں ہونا - بات چیت کرناIndonesian: masih saling berbicara - berhubungan baik (cukup untuk bicara)
Example Sentences
After their argument, they were not on speaking terms for months.
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We are finally on speaking terms again.
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The two sisters weren't on speaking terms for a year.
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Believe it or not, I'm actually on speaking terms with my ex now.
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They had a bad falling-out, but now they're back on speaking terms.
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Even though we work together, we're barely on speaking terms.
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