on first-name terms

prepositional phrase

Familiar with someone, such that one can address them by their first name.

“My accountant was so bad I am now on first-name terms with the tax department.”

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. Familiar with someone, such that one can address them by their first name.
  2. broadlyhumorousIn regular contact with a person or organization.

    My accountant was so bad I am now on first-name terms with the tax department.

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“on first-name terms.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20first-name%20terms. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “on first-name terms,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20first-name%20terms.

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