Friendship & Reconciliation

regardless of the difficulty or circumstances

She promised to stand by him through thick and thin.

a two-sided relationship in which two people greet each other or have casual conversations

After their argument, Sarah and John are no longer on speaking terms.

having an enjoyable or friendly relationship with someone and be able to make good interactions with them

They are on good terms after resolving their differences.

to repair or restore one's relationships, especially after a period of tension or conflict

After their argument, Jack realized he needed to mend his fences with his sister.He reached out to apologize and repair their relationship.

to make oneself feel relaxed and comfortable without caring for formalities

Emily visited her cousin's apartment and made herself at home by unpacking her belongings and getting comfortable in the spare bedroom.

to do something to compensate for a previous mistake, offense, or wrongdoing and to attempt to regain the person's trust or forgiveness

Jake missed his friend's birthday party, but he made it up to her by organizing a surprise gathering with their mutual friends the following week.

to sort out one's differences with someone after an argument or disagreement

Although they are currently angry at each other, Jane and David know they will eventually kiss and make up because they value their relationship.

used to refer to two people who are considered inseparable

John and Mary are joined at the hip.They spend every waking moment together.

to have a long history or past relationship with someone or something

The company and its suppliers go back a long way, with a history of collaboration.

(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

The couple had to give and take in order to make their marriage work.

used to refer to something that is done just to make one feel less alone

David is considering adopting a pet for company, as he believes having a furry friend will make his home feel less empty.

to establish a friendship between people or parties

After a heated debate, the politicians realized the importance of building bridges and finding common ground for the benefit of the nation.

(of people) having a close and trusting bond without any secrets

Miranda and Lisa have been friends since childhood, and they are as thick as thieves.They share everything and are always there for each other.

to forget about past disagreements or mistakes and start afresh

Despite their previous failures, the team wiped the slate clean and came back stronger than ever.They learned from their mistakes and used them as stepping stones toward success.

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

They got off on the wrong foot after a misunderstanding.

used to tell a person that one does not want any resentment to remain between them after arguing with them or defeating them in a contest

I know we had a disagreement, but I hope there are no hard feelings.

used when a relationship is limited to simple greetings

Despite their faded friendship, Emily and Alex remained on nodding terms, acknowledging each other with a friendly nod whenever they crossed paths.