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Meaning of on nodding terms | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Having a relationship which is not close or fully developed (with someone).

Examples

“to be on nodding terms with one's neighbours”

“[P]erhaps there was a squirrel or two whom he could befriend, or at least one day be on nodding terms with.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

on notice on oath on occasion on offer on one's back on one's beam ends