- be in bad books
- be in (someone's) bad books
informal
be in (someone's) good books - if you are in someone's good books, they are pleased with you.
He's in Melanie's bad books because he arrived 2 hours late.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
be in bad books
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bad books — noun plural : disfavor got into the president s bad books … Useful english dictionary
in my bad books — If you are in someone s bad books, they are angry with you. Likewise, if you are in their good books, they are pleased with you … The small dictionary of idiomes
in my bad books — If you are in someone s bad books, they are angry with you. Likewise, if you are in their good books, they are pleased with you. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
In my bad books — If you are in someone s bad books, they are angry with you. Likewise, if you are in their good books, they are pleased with you … Dictionary of English idioms
in your bad books — one of the people you do not like If I don t agree with you, I ll be in your bad books, right? … English idioms
in someone's bad books — Unpopular with someone • • • Main Entry: ↑bad * * * in someone’s bad/good/books informal phrase used for saying that someone is annoyed with you pleased with you … Useful english dictionary
be in someone's bad books — be in (someone s) bad books informal be in (someone s) good books if you are in someone s good books, they are pleased with you. He s in Melanie s bad books because he arrived 2 hours late … New idioms dictionary
in someone's good/bad books — If you are in somebody s good or bad books, you have their approval or disapproval. I m in my wife s bad books at the moment because I forgot our wedding anniversary … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
(be) in somebody's bad books — be in sb s good/bad ˈbooks idiom (informal) used to say that sb is pleased/annoyed with you • I m in her good books at the moment because I cleared up the kitchen. Main entry: ↑bookidiom … Useful english dictionary
bad books, in one's — In disgrace … A concise dictionary of English slang
