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not be on speaking terms
idiom
C2
If you are not on speaking terms with someone, you refuse to speak to them because you are angry with them: （因生气）互不理睬，冷战
not be on speaking terms (with)They had an argument last night and now they're not on speaking terms (with each other).他们昨晚吵了一架，到现在还互不理睬。
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
to argue with someone
argueThe kids are always arguing about something.
have an argumentI had an argument with my sister.
fightThe two sides continue to fight over control of the assembly.
quarrelStop quarrelling, you two!
rowUKMy parents were always rowing about money.
squabbleThey are still squabbling over who will get the big office.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Falling silent and not speaking
be (on) non-speakersidiom
bite
bite something back
bite your tongueidiom
button your lipidiom
clam
clam up
draw
mouth
quiet
radio silence
silence is goldenidiom
silent
speechlessly
speechlessness
stick
stick in someone's throatidiom
tight-lipped
tongue-tied
unsaid
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Feelings of dislike and hatred
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