on nodding terms

English

Prepositional phrase

on nodding terms

  1. Having a relationship which is not close or fully developed (with someone).
    to be on nodding terms with one's neighbours
    • 2012, David Walliams [pseudonym; David Edward Williams], Ratburger, London: HarperCollins Children’s Books, →ISBN:
      perhaps there was a squirrel or two whom he could befriend, or at least one day be on nodding terms with.
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