get on (someone's) good side



get on (someone's) good side

To become the object of someone's favor; to do something that causes someone to be pleased. The superintendent is a powerful woman in the school district, so be sure to get on her good side. I'm hoping to get on John's good side with this cake I baked for him.
See also: get, good, on, side

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Agnesi['ægnisi]
Ally['æli]
Brigid['bridʒid]
RusselRUS-əlEnglish
Alda (3)-Icelandic
Bamidele-Western African, Yoruba