Idioms

in someone's good books

This page is about the idiom in someone's good books

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Meaning

If you're in someone's good books, they are pleased with you.

For example

  • Ever since I helped her son get into university, I've been in Jean's good books and she's been very nice to me.

  • All you have to do to get into his good books is to agree with everything he says.

Note:
This idiom means the opposite to "in someone's bad books."

Quick Quiz

I've been in Harry's good books ever since I

a. crashed his car

b. fixed his computer

c. got drunk at his wedding
a) crashed his car b) fixed his computer c) got drunk at his wedding

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