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
Mercurius-Roman Mythology
WilburnWIL-bərnEnglish
Harvey['ha:vi]
LudgerLUD-gər (Dutch)German, Dutch
JÁZminYAHZ-meenHungarian
Hale (2)HAYLEnglish