Word info

speaking terms

Noun

Meaning

speaking terms pl (plural only)

A slight acquaintance, allowing for the exchange of salutations and general remarks.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Liam and Noel Gallagher 'are on speaking terms again after their children encouraged them to bury the hatchet' Source: Internet

She made a jab at the fact that Kelly and her mom are seemingly not on speaking terms at the moment. Source: Internet

As much as I’m not on speaking terms with the sun, it’s usually quite effective to slather up or cover up or simply wait for sundown. Source: Internet

Gov. Preston Smith and Ben Barnes, Speaker of the House, even came on the same plane and on speaking terms. Source: Internet

Players from the two teams weren’t even on speaking terms for a while and if there was ever a Test match the Indians wanted to win, it was this one at the WACA, the hallowed fortress of Australian dominance. Source: Internet

Her home life was complicated by her mother's illness and a strained relationship with her father, with whom she is not on speaking terms. Source: Internet

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