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Meaning of "on speaking terms" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON SPEAKING TERMS

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON SPEAKING TERMS

on request
on schedule
on seat
on shipboard
on someone´s back
on someone´s coat-tails
on someone´s hammer
on someone´s wavelength
on song
on soundings
on spec
on stand-by
on stream
on sufferance
on suspicion
on tap
on target
on tenterhooks
on the air
on the alert

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON SPEAKING TERMS

arms
babe-in-arms
Cairngorms
cash terms
coat of arms
come to terms
contradiction in terms
credit terms
in arms
in no uncertain terms
Incoterms
king-of-arms
payment terms
rms
side arms
speaking terms
terms
visiting terms
with open arms
worms

Synonyms and antonyms of on speaking terms in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «on speaking terms» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON SPEAKING TERMS

Find out the translation of on speaking terms to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on speaking terms from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on speaking terms» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

无话可
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dirigen la palabra
570 millions of speakers

English

on speaking terms
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बोल शर्तों पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بشروط يتحدث
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

разговаривают
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em condições de falar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কথা বলবার শর্তসাপেক্ষে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

en bons termes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pada masa bercakap
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

miteinander sprechen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スピーキング条件で
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

말하기 조건에
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing istilah pengucapan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

về các điều khoản nói
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பேசும் சொற்களில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बोलण्याच्या अटींवर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Konuşma terimleri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

a parlare termini
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na warunkach języcznych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

розмовляють
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

în condiții de vorbire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

με όρους ομιλίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op speaking terms
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på speaking terms
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på talefot
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on speaking terms

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON SPEAKING TERMS»

The term «on speaking terms» is very widely used and occupies the 22.553 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON SPEAKING TERMS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on speaking terms

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON SPEAKING TERMS»

Discover the use of on speaking terms in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on speaking terms and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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On Speaking Terms: Real Language for Real Life. 1
A two-level, corpus-informed listening and speaking series that focuses on functional, real-life situations to prepare students for social and academic life.
Eliana Santana-Williamson, 2009
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On speaking terms
Connie Wanek's poetry--rooted in the Upper Midwest--is noted for adventurous imagery and pitch-perfect metaphor.
Connie Wanek, 2010
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On Speaking Terms: Thoughts and Poems of a Young Heart
Megan Feaver. On Speaking Terms Thoughts and poems of a young heart Megan Feaver Copyright © 2012 by Megan Feaver All rights reserved. No.
Megan Feaver
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The whole robbery spoke of(= made it seem that there had been) inside knowledge on the part of the criminals. "idioms be on speaking terms (also know sb to speak to) toknowsomeonewellenoughtotalktothem . none to speak of (also no sth to ...
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Acting Is Believing
You may also perform this exercise in the following settings: This exercise concerns two people who are not on speaking terms. Talk over the given circumstances with your partner. Define your objectives. Know your obstacles. Create a central ...
Charles McGaw, Kenneth Stilson, Larry Clark, 2011
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Reflections on the Silence of God: A Discussion with Marjo ...
Quite on the contrary, the normal situation was to perceive the gods to be on speaking terms with their people. Divine silence was the exception. Furthermore, in antiquitypeopletrusted in divineguidance.Divinesilence therefore was not ...
Bob E.J.H. Becking, 2013
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Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms
Even after their divorce, they remained on good terms, usage: also on bad terms ( with someone), with the opposite meaning: She and her brother have been on bad terms for many years. on speaking terms friendly enough to talk ♢ We have ...
Paul Heacock, 2003
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The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, Second Edition
[1300s] on speaking terms 1. Friendly enough to exchange superficial remarks, as in We're on speaking terms with the new neighbors. 2. Ready and willing to communicate, not alienated or estranged. For example, We are on speaking terms ...
Christine Ammer, 2013
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Rajpal Dictionary Of English Idioms & Phrases
... knocked on the door at midnight On speaking terms: Friendly enough to speak to each other; well enough acquainted to speak * Both of them are on speaking terms now after a violent fight * He has not been on speaking terms with his uncle  ...
Shori, A K, 2010
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The Synonym Finder
... aggressive, belligerent, bellicose; mean, crabbed, peevish, snappish, disagreeable; ugly, spiteful, surly, sour, malicious, malevolent; combative, contentious, fractious, quarrelsome, disputatious; estranged, on the outs, not on speaking terms.
Jerome Irving Rodale, 1978

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON SPEAKING TERMS»

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12 solid reasons why you should always stay friends with your ex
It would be hella awkward to do that if you weren't on speaking terms with the ex though. 5. They will give the best advice. They know your flaws ... «Metro, Jul 15»
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Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert Are Tweeting Each Other! See …
Looks like these two are still on speaking terms! Well digitally, at least! On Friday, Blake Shelton took to Twitter to reach out to his now ex-wife, ... «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»
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PS22 Chorus Sings Martina McBride's I'm Gonna Love You Through …
Looks like these two are still on speaking terms! Well digitally, at least! On Friday, Blake Shelton took to Twitter to reach out to his now ex-wife, ... «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»
4
Cara Delevingne & Nat Wolff Show Off Their Dance Moves At A …
Looks like these two are still on speaking terms! Well digitally, at least! On Friday, Blake Shelton took to Twitter to reach out to his now ex-wife, ... «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»
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Kopano Sekgobela blames soccer boss for fatal car crash
"He [ Mogaladi] told them if they wanted to be on speaking terms with him, they should not dare talk about me. I just want to know what I did or ... «Sowetan Live, Jul 15»
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Bill Cosby Got His Quaaludes From A Gynecologist, New …
Looks like these two are still on speaking terms! Well digitally, at least! On Friday, Blake Shelton took to Twitter to reach out to his now ex-wife, ... «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»
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The First Time Kylie Jenner Met Caitlyn Jenner Was On FaceTime …
Looks like these two are still on speaking terms! Well digitally, at least! On Friday, Blake Shelton took to Twitter to reach out to his now ex-wife, ... «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»
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Kristin Cavallari Shows Off Her Precious Pups AND Her Baby Bump …
Looks like these two are still on speaking terms! Well digitally, at least! On Friday, Blake Shelton took to Twitter to reach out to his now ex-wife, ... «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»
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Scott Disick Spotted Taking Mason Out For Father-Son Bonding …
Looks like these two are still on speaking terms! Well digitally, at least! On Friday, Blake Shelton took to Twitter to reach out to his now ex-wife, ... «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»
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In Case You Missed It, Kris Humphries Will Be On This Season Of …
Looks like these two are still on speaking terms! Well digitally, at least! On Friday, Blake Shelton took to Twitter to reach out to his now ex-wife, ... «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»

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