on speaking terms
Example Sentences
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Unlike Oasis, the members are not currently on speaking terms, and have toured without original bassist Peter Hook since 2011.
From BBC
A year later, during a 2009 appearance on music show “106 & Park,” Eminem confirmed he was not on speaking terms with his mother but said he had gained a “better understanding of what she was going through” over the years.
From Los Angeles Times
"We're still on speaking terms - not the best of friends. It's still quite tough watching it back for the both of us."
From BBC
“I don’t see how anybody with any kind of a moderate bent can be supportive of Donald Trump,” said Michael Bridge, 82, who lives in the San Fernando Valley and is back on speaking terms with Eagle.
From Los Angeles Times
"I don't really do hurt feelings very much ... but it's a big regret that Nicola and I are no longer on speaking terms," he said.
From BBC
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