come to terms . come to terms {v. phr.} To reach an agreement. Management and the labor union came to terms about a new arrangement and a strike was prevented. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: C Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment