in the good graces of (someone)

in the good graces of (someone)

In one's favor; having earned one's approval or regard. John's been in the good graces of me ever since he helped get me out of debt. I was definitely not in the good graces of Mary 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, of

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in the good graces of

In favor with.

See also: good, grace, of

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