单词 | nodding terms |
释义 | > as lemmasnodding terms nodding terms n. terms of slight acquaintance; esp. in to be on nodding terms (with). ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > love > friendliness > [noun] > state of being acquainted > acquaintance > slight acquaintance bowing acquaintance1807 nodding acquaintance1824 nodding terms1838 the mind > emotion > love > friendliness > make friends with [verb (transitive)] > make acquaintance > be acquainted with slightly to be on nodding terms (with)1959 1838 J. Galt in Tait's Edinb. Mag. Jan. 41/2 We were not overly acquaint, though on nodding terms when we passed. 1863 C. Dickens Uncommerc. Traveller in All Year Round 18 July 494/2 I am on nodding terms with a meditative turncock. 1959 I. Opie & P. Opie Lore & Lang. Schoolchildren viii. 122 Childhood is on nodding terms with the supernatural. 1990 Poetry Rev. Spring 18/1 Of the enormous cast featured here..I was on nodding terms with most and more or less friendly with many. < as lemmas |
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