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Definition be on terms in British English

be on terms phrase

phrase
1

to have a good, bad, or friendly relationship with someone

Example

He's still on friendly terms with his first wife.

Example

I'm on friendly terms with my ex-wife.

Example

They are on first-name terms (=they call each other by their first names).

Definition be on  terms in British English