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Meaning of the word "be in someone's good books" in English

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be in someone's good books

US /bi ɪn ˈsʌm.wʌnz ɡʊd bʊks/
UK /bi ɪn ˈsʌm.wʌnz ɡʊd bʊks/

Idiom

to be in favor with someone because you have pleased them

Example:
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I'm trying to be in my boss's good books so I can get that promotion.
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After helping her with the project, I'm definitely in her good books.
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