on speaking terms
Example Sentences
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Asked about the row, Zelensky acknowledged the two sides were barely on speaking terms, saying he had made the change for the sake of "unity".
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
In an effort to inject accountability during the team’s 6-21 start, Paul instead angered many, including head coach Tyronn Lue, who wasn’t on speaking terms with Paul at the end.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
"We're still on speaking terms - not the best of friends. It's still quite tough watching it back for the both of us."
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2024
Relations will most likely return to what they were between Argentina's current Peronist President Alberto Fernandez and Brazil's Bolsonaro, who were not on speaking terms, he said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 20, 2023
As far as Dimple knew, she and the Aberzombies weren’t even on speaking terms.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
