Meaning of the word "on speaking terms" in English

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on speaking terms

US /ɑn ˈspiːkɪŋ tɜrmz/
UK /ɒn ˈspiːkɪŋ tɜːmz/
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Idiom

having a relationship with someone, usually one in which you speak to them

Example:
After their argument, they were barely on speaking terms.
I'm not on speaking terms with my brother since our last disagreement.