collocation · neutral
be on good terms with
UK/bi ɒn ɡʊd tɜːmz wɪð/US/bi ɑn ɡʊd tɜrmz wɪð/be·on·good·TERMS·with
have a friendly or non-hostile relationship with someone
Examples
“I'm still on good terms with my previous manager.”
“They are on good terms despite their differences.”
“Even after the argument, they're on good terms now.”
Band 8 sentence
“Although they hold different views on politics, I remain on good terms with many of my relatives.”
Collocations
- be on good terms with neighbours
- be on good terms with ex-partners
Word family
Common mistakes
be on good term with→be on good terms with
be on good with someone→be on good terms with someone
Say it for a higher band
5have good term with→6have a good relationship with→7+be on good terms with
Synonyms
have a good relationship with
Easily confused
be on speaking terms with
“They are on speaking terms, but they avoid family gatherings.”
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