be in someone's good graces

be in (one's) good graces

To be in one's favor; to have earned one's approval or regard. John's been in my good graces ever since he helped get me out of debt. I was definitely not in Mary's good graces for a while after I lost her cat. Maria has been in my good graces ever since she stayed late to help me finish that project.

See also: good, grace

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be in someone's good (or bad) graces

be regarded by someone with favour (or disfavour).

See also: good, grace

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