I try to stay in my boss's good graces.
good graces
idiomFavorable regard; personal approval; kindly treatment.
He apologized for his mistake to get back in his manager's good graces.
By consistently delivering high-quality work, the new employee quickly found himself in the good graces of the senior partners.
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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all good
It's all good.
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bill of goods
A set of misleading or deceptive claims.
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but good
To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.
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come from a good place
To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.
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come up with the goods
To produce what was expected or required.
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deal a good hand
To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.
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deliver the goods
To do what was promised or expected.
Last updated April 17, 2026