in someone's good/bad books

in someone's good/bad books
   If you are in somebody's good or bad books, you have their approval or disapproval.
   

I'm in my wife's bad books at the moment because I forgot our wedding anniversary.


English Idioms & idiomatic expressions. 2014.

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  • be in someone's bad books — be in (someone s) bad books informal be in (someone s) good books if you are in someone s good books, they are pleased with you. He s in Melanie s bad books because he arrived 2 hours late …   New idioms dictionary

  • in someone's bad books — Unpopular with someone • • • Main Entry: ↑bad * * * in someone’s bad/good/books informal phrase used for saying that someone is annoyed with you pleased with you …   Useful english dictionary

  • in someone's good books — In favour with someone • • • Main Entry: ↑good * * * in someone’s bad/good/books informal phrase used for saying that someone is annoyed with you pleased with you …   Useful english dictionary

  • be in bad books — be in (someone s) bad books informal be in (someone s) good books if you are in someone s good books, they are pleased with you. He s in Melanie s bad books because he arrived 2 hours late …   New idioms dictionary

  • in my bad books — If you are in someone s bad books, they are angry with you. Likewise, if you are in their good books, they are pleased with you …   The small dictionary of idiomes

  • in my bad books —    If you are in someone s bad books, they are angry with you. Likewise, if you are in their good books, they are pleased with you.   (Dorking School Dictionary) …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • In my bad books —   If you are in someone s bad books, they are angry with you.   Likewise, if you are in their good books, they are pleased with you …   Dictionary of English idioms

  • in someone's bad books — ► in someone s bad (or good) books in disfavour (or favour) with someone. Main Entry: ↑book …   English terms dictionary

  • in someone's good books — ► in someone s bad (or good) books in disfavour (or favour) with someone. Main Entry: ↑book …   English terms dictionary

  • good — good1 W1S1 [gud] adj comparative better [ˈbetə US ər] superlative best [best] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(of a high standard)¦ 2¦(skilful)¦ 3¦(what you want)¦ 4¦(pleasant/enjoyable)¦ 5¦(successful/correct)¦ 6¦(suitable)¦ 7¦(useful)¦ …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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