get/keep on the right/wrong side of somebody

keep on the right side of someone

 and keep on the good side of someone; stay on the good side of someone; stay on the right side of someone

Fig. to remain in someone's favor. (This has nothing to do with the right-hand side.) You had better keep on the right side of Mr. Franklin. He's very particular. I will keep on the good side of him.

See also: keep, of, on, right, side

get/keep on the right/wrong ˈside of somebody

try to please somebody and not annoy them/annoy somebody and make them dislike you: She got on the wrong side of her boss after criticizing him in a meeting.

See also: get, keep, of, on, right, side, somebody, wrong