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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • in (one's) good books
  • in someone's good books
  • have a good opinion of (someone or something)
  • commend
  • commend (one) to (someone or something)
  • commend to
  • stand well with
  • stand well with (one)
  • luck of the devil/draw/Irish
  • all is not lost