in the bad graces of (one)

in the bad graces of (one)

Out of favor; having earned one's disapproval or disregard. John's been in the bad graces of me ever since he borrowed all that money—which he still hasn't repaid. I was definitely in the bad graces of Mary for a while after I lost her cat. I must still be in the bad graces of Jenny because I wasn't even invited to her party.

See also: bad, grace, of

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in the bad graces of

Out of favor with.

See also: bad, grace, of

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