What does "On good terms" mean?

Having a friendly relationship with someone Being in a positive, friendly state with someone. Opposite is 'on bad terms.'

How do you use "On good terms" in a sentence?

We're on good terms now. Still on good terms with my ex. Want to stay on good terms. Not on good terms at the moment.

On good terms

Slang Term BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

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Meaning: Having a friendly relationship with someone

关系友好

Tener una relación amistosa con alguien

良好な関係である

좋은 관계를 유지하고 있다

Being in a positive, friendly state with someone. Opposite is 'on bad terms.'

与某人处于积极、友好的状态。反义是'on bad terms'。

Estar en un estado positivo y amistoso con alguien. Lo opuesto es 'on bad terms.'

誰かと前向きで友好的な状態にあること。反対は'on bad terms'。

누군가와 긍정적이고 우호적인 상태에 있는 것. 반대말은 'on bad terms(사이가 나쁘다)'이다.

Examples

We're on good terms now.
我们现在关系很好。
Estamos en buenos términos ahora.
今は良い関係だ。
지금은 좋은 관계야.
Still on good terms with my ex.
还是和前任关系不错。
Todavía en buenos términos con mi ex.
元カレ/元カノとはまだ良好な関係。
전 남자/여자친구와 아직 좋은 관계야.
Want to stay on good terms.
想保持良好关系。
Quiero mantener buenas relaciones.
良い関係を保ちたい。
좋은 관계를 유지하고 싶어.
Not on good terms at the moment.
现在关系不太好。
No estamos en buenos términos ahora.
今は良い関係じゃない。
지금은 좋은 관계가 아니야.

Pronunciation

/ɒn ɡʊd tɜːmz/

Usage Guide

Context: relationships, conflict resolution, social

Tone: descriptive, neutral

✓ Do Say

On good terms.
关系好
En buenos términos
良い関係
사이가 좋다.
On speaking terms.
关系不好
En malos términos
悪い関係
말은 하는 사이다.
On bad terms.
还有联系
En términos de hablar
話ができる関係
사이가 나쁘다.

✗ Don't Say

Universal expression
通用表达
Expresión universal
世界共通の表現
보편적으로 사용되는 표현
Formal register
有多种变体
Tiene variantes
いくつかのバリエーションがある
격식체 표현

Common Mistakes

Universal expression
Also 'on speaking terms' (minimal contact)

Origin & History

From 'terms' meaning conditions of relationship. Universal expression.

Etymology: From terms/conditions of relationship

First recorded: Common phrase from 18th century

Cultural Context

Era: 18th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common relationship term; Universal expression

Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking countries.

Variations

On good termsOn bad termsOn speaking termsOn friendly terms