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Idioms: on speaking terms -- on the bright side

Idiom	Meaning	Example
on speaking terms	not friendly but saying hello etc.	Louise and I are not friends, but we're on speaking terms.
on tap	available from the tap on a keg of beer or ale	There was a red neon sign in the window: COLD BEER ON TAP
on target	done by the planned date, on schedule	If we can complete the drawings by Monday, we'll be on target.
on tenterhooks	carefully, cautiously, afraid to move	He's cautious since his accident. He drives around on tenterhooks.
on the back burner	to be done later, not as important	The playground project is on the back burner until next spring.
on the ball	smart, intelligent, bright, sharp	Max has a lot on the ball. He can solve our problem.
on the bandwagon	helping, supporting, on side	Get on the bandwagon, folks! Our man is going to be Premier!
on the beat	on the job, working, doing a task or assignment	A journalist must be on the beat, working among the people and telling their stories.
on the books	listed, accounted for	Is it legal to sell items that aren't on the books - that aren't listed?
on the bright side	positive, optimistic	Chan is positive. He always looks on bright side of things.