Grammar fix
be on good terms with someone
friendly relations
To have a friendly relationship with someone without necessarily being close friends.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I'm on good terms with my former landlord, so I still ask him for advice sometimes.
I'm on good terms with most of my colleagues, but there are a few people I only talk to when we need to work together.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I'm in good terms with my manager.
Say: I'm on good terms with my manager.
The fixed expression uses 'on', not 'in'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Be friendly with someone
Which varietyBritishAmerican
get on withEspecially British: have an easy, friendly relationship.
be on good terms with someoneYou're here · Describe friendly relations without necessarily implying personal closeness.
get along withUsed everywhere; the usual choice in American English.