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Discover LudwigThe phrase "speaking terms" is correct and usable in written English.
It is commonly used when two people have had a disagreement and are beginning the process of reconciliation. For example, "After all the misunderstanding, we're finally back on speaking terms again."
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The governments are still on speaking terms.
They aren't even on speaking terms.
I wouldn't say not on speaking terms.
We're not exactly on speaking terms.
But these neighbors aren't on speaking terms.
After a while, they were no longer on speaking terms.
But sometimes, family members are not on speaking terms.
Is he on speaking terms with her? "No, I'm not".
Russia and Georgia, meanwhile, are still not on speaking terms.
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**Speaking Terms (3:54) – Medium tempo recording.
(Commons tearooms have been buzzing lately with conversations between people barely on speaking terms for years).
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