on good side

on good side
on (someone's) good side in a situation in which someone is pleased with you.

It's a good idea to get on your manager's good side when you start a new job.

Usage notes: the opposite meaning is expressed by on someone's bad side - in a situation in which someone is angry or annoyed with you:

You don't want get on her bad side – she can be really mean to people she doesn't like.


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