English Dictionary

on speaking terms

前置詞句

Acquainted and friendly; in a state where salutations and general remarks can be comfortably exchanged.

日本語の意味

知り合いで親交があり、日常的な挨拶や軽い会話が交わせる状態であること

Although they had argued for years, they were finally back on speaking terms.

何年も口論していたが、ようやく顔を合わせて話せるほど仲直りした。

意味（1）

Acquainted and friendly; in a state where salutations and general remarks can be comfortably exchanged.

Ms. [Gomotsang] Modibu considers herself to be on speaking terms with the animals she sees every day. She sees them as her colleagues.