in (someone's) good graces
phrase
: liked and thought highly of by someone in authority
He works late to stay in his boss's good graces.
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“In (someone's) good graces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20%28someone%27s%29%20good%20graces. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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