in someone's good books
Meaning: In favor with someone.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Example: “Bring flowers and you'll be back in her good books.”
Category: Daily Life
Origin: From the idea of an account book or list of approved people. The phrase is found from the 19th century.
Equivalents in other languages
- French: Être en odeur de sainteté — literally: To be in the odor of sanctity
- French: Être dans les petits papiers de quelqu'un — literally: To be in someone's little papers
More idioms — Daily Life
- send someone packing — To dismiss someone abruptly.
- money burns a hole in someone's pocket — Someone cannot keep money without spending it.
- a parting shot — A final sharp remark made while leaving.
- set the record straight — To correct a mistaken account or misunderstanding.
- a damp squib — Something expected to be impressive that turns out a disappointment.
- no contest — Said when one side is clearly better and there is no real competition.
More English idioms
- an eye for an eye — Punishment should match the injury; revenge in kind.
- scream blue murder — To protest very loudly.
- jump through hoops — To go through many difficult or pointless steps to get something.
- grease someone's palm — To bribe someone.
- don't shoot the messenger — Don't blame the person who brings bad news.
- slow and steady wins the race — Patience and persistence succeed better than haste.
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