be in (one's) good books



be in (one's) good books

To be regarded favorably by another person. Maria has been in my good books ever since she stayed late to help me finish that project. If you want to be in the teacher's good books, try to participate more in class.
See also: book, good

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GoddardGAHD-ərdEnglish (Rare)
Ljilja-Serbian
CalebKAY-ləb (English)English, Biblical
Ivy['aivi]
Izidor-Slovene
ClayKLAYEnglish