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on good terms

Idioms  
  1. On a friendly footing, as in I'm on good terms with the manager, so I'll ask him to help you. Shakespeare used the phrase slightly differently in King Lear (1:2): “Parted you in good terms?” The precise current usage was first recorded in 1669. Also see on speaking terms.


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Gordon, as a result, left on good terms in a marked contrast to Isak's painful departure, which rocked the club.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Rutte, who has strived to remain on good terms with Trump, plans to give a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Institute in Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Vietnam has long practiced what its leaders term "bamboo diplomacy", looking to stay on good terms with the world's major powers.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

In the years since, the duo appears to have mended their rift, with a source telling People after the custody arrangement was agreed that they were back on good terms.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

I don’t hate much in life, but me and that dress is not on good terms.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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