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ESLBeginner Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

On a first / last name basis

Hi, would you please tell me what's the meaning of 'a and b are on a first(or last) name basis' ? thanks.
  

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We seldom hear "last name basis". We are on a first-name basis or we are not on a first-name basis.

  • We seldom hear "last name basis".
  • We are on a first-name basis or we are not on a first-name basis.
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We seldom hear "last name basis". We are on a first-name basis or we are not on a first-name basis.
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so, what's the meaning of 'to be on a first name basis'?
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When we meet, or converse, we call/address each other by our first names. Emotion: smile

We don't have to say, "By the way, Mr. Jones, .

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