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on talking terms en · ADP

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Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) able to talk with someone, either in general or about the particular topic
    • They weren't on talking terms last time we saw them.
    • We are on talking terms with him about his business.
    • It is more professional to accept differences, no matter what the grievance, and walk away on talking terms.
  2. (figuratively, idiomatic) in agreement or harmony with (something)
    • Reality and I were simply not on talking terms.
  3. (rare) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, talking, terms.
    • After completing the last lesson, the student should be on “talking terms” with anyone who discusses the subject of algebra.