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1. n1) промова; висловлюванняplain speaking — відверта (щира) розмова
2) амер. мітинг2. adj1) що говорить2) наділений даром слова3) виразний, красномовнийspeaking likeness — дивовижна схожість; живий портрет
to be on speaking terms — підтримувати знайомство, розмовляти
we are no longer on speaking terms — ми більше не розмовляємо; ми посварилися
* * *I [`spiːkiç] n1) розмова, висловлення2) виступ3) pl усна народна творчість, усний фольклорII ['spiːkiç] a1) який говорить; який володіє даром мови2) виразний, красномовний3) живий, схожий4) який розмовляє, розмовляючий5) компонент складних слів зі значенням який розмовляє такою-то мовою
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speaking terms — noun plural 1. : a mutual relationship limited to casual greeting or conversation used in the phrase on speaking terms 2. : a mutual relationship of intimacy and trust used with a negative and in the phrase on speaking terms the two brothers… … Useful english dictionary
speaking terms — n. to be on speaking terms with smb. * * * to be on speaking terms with smb … Combinatory dictionary
To be on speaking terms — Speaking Speak ing, a. 1. Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube. [1913 Webster] 2. Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness. [1913 Webster] {A speaking… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
not be on speaking terms — (not) be on speaking terms to be refusing to talk to someone because you have had an argument and are still angry with them. She s not on speaking terms with her ex husband. (often + with) Jeanette and her mother haven t been on speaking terms… … New idioms dictionary
on speaking terms — see under ↑term • • • Main Entry: ↑speak on speaking terms 1. Friendly enough to speak to each other 2. Well enough acquainted to speak • • • Main Entry: ↑term * * * on speaking terms often in negatives … Useful english dictionary
on speaking terms — friendly enough to talk. We have heard from various people that the coach is barely on speaking terms with his best pitcher. Usage notes: often used in the form not on speaking terms: The two nations have not been on speaking terms for a couple… … New idioms dictionary
be on speaking terms — (not) be on speaking terms to be refusing to talk to someone because you have had an argument and are still angry with them. She s not on speaking terms with her ex husband. (often + with) Jeanette and her mother haven t been on speaking terms… … New idioms dictionary
(be) on speaking terms (with somebody) — be on ˈspeaking terms (with sb) | be ˈspeaking (to sb) idiom to be willing to be polite or friendly towards sb, especially after an argument • She s not been on speaking terms with her uncle for years. • Are they speaking to each other again yet? … Useful english dictionary
not on speaking terms — phrase if two people are not on speaking terms, they are very angry with each other and will not talk to each other Thesaurus: words used to describe relations and relationshipshyponym friendship and feelings of friendshipsynonym Main entry:… … Useful english dictionary
on speaking terms — ► on speaking terms slightly acquainted; moderately friendly. Main Entry: ↑speaking … English terms dictionary
on speaking terms — not friendly but saying hello etc. Louise and I are not friends, but we re on speaking terms … English idioms