be in good odor with (one)

be in good odor with (one)

To be in a pleasant or favorable relationship with one. I've been in good odor with my next-door neighbor ever since I brought her some of my homemade cookies. Your sister is in good odor with her teachers because she always completes her homework on time. A: "You're not in good odor with Mrs. Melvin these days?" B: "No, not since my dog destroyed her garden."

See also: good, odor

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be in good (or bad) odour with someone

be in (or out of) favour with someone.

See also: good, odour, someone

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