on talking terms

prepositional phrase

able to talk with someone, either in general or about the particular topic

“Reality and I were simply not on talking terms.”

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. idiomaticable to talk with someone, either in general or about the particular topic

    They weren't on talking terms last time we saw them.

    2 more examples

    It is more professional to accept differences, no matter what the grievance, and walk away on talking terms.

    We are on talking terms with him about his business.

  2. figurativelyidiomaticin agreement or harmony with (something)

    Reality and I were simply not on talking terms.

  3. rareUsed 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.

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“on talking terms.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20talking%20terms. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “on talking terms,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20talking%20terms.

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