phrase · neutral
be on good terms (with someone)
UK/bi ɒn ɡʊd tɜːmz wɪð ˈsʌmwʌn/US/bi ɑn ɡʊd tɜrmz wɪð ˈsʌmwʌn/be on GOOD terms
speakingtask2
to have a friendly or non-hostile relationship with someone
Examples
“Although they divorced, they're still on good terms for the kids' sake.”
“I'm on good terms with my neighbours.”
“Try to stay on good terms with your colleagues.”
Band 8 sentence
“Despite living abroad, I'm still on good terms with my neighbours.”
Collocations
- be on good terms with someone
- remain on good terms
Word family
be on good terms with someone phrasebe on bad terms with someone phrase (opposite)
Common mistakes
be on good→be on good terms (with someone)
be at good terms→be on good terms
Say it for a higher band
5get along with→6have a good relationship with→7+be on good terms (with someone)
Synonyms
get along with
have a good relationship with
Easily confused
get along with
“They get along well despite their different opinions.”
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