"on good terms" vs "in good terms"

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Which one is correct? If both, is there a difference between them?

1. I am on good terms with her.
2. I am in good terms with her.
 
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I would only use on.
 
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So would I.
 
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"on good terms" is correct, isn't it?
 
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If you want to use "in", you could say:

"I'm in her good graces."

or

"I'm in good with her."
 
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