stay on (one's) right side
stay on (one's) right side
To remain the object of one's favor; to do something that causes one to be pleased. The superintendent is a powerful woman in the school district, so be sure to stay on her right side. I'm hoping to stay on John's right side with this cake I baked for him.
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