be on good terms with — to have a friendly relationship with someone; to maintain amicable relations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to have a friendly relationship with someone; to maintain amicable relations
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ɑn ɡʊd tɜrmz wɪθ/
Korean meaning: ~와 사이가 좋다, 원만한 관계를 유지하다
Korean pronunciation: 비 온 **굿** 터**즈** 위드
Example Sentences
- I try to be on good terms with all my ex-boyfriends, just in case I need to borrow money.
- It's important to be on good terms with your boss if you want a promotion.
- We're not best friends, but we're on good terms with our new neighbors.
be on good terms with
NOUN//bi ɑn ɡʊd tɜrmz wɪθ//
to have a friendly relationship with someone; to maintain amicable relations
These neighbors are on good terms with each other, sharing fresh bread over the fence.
Even with germs, we can be on good terms!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
'terms'는 라틴어 'terminus(경계, 조건)'에서 유래되었으며, 사람들 간의 관계의 '조건'이나 '상태'를 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“I try to be on good terms with all my ex-boyfriends, just in case I need to borrow money.”
“It's important to be on good terms with your boss if you want a promotion.”
“We're not best friends, but we're on good terms with our new neighbors.”
“My cat seems to be on good terms with the mailman now - no more scratching attacks.”
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