Definition
Favorable regard; personal approval; kindly treatment.
In Context
- "If you want to stay in his good books, just don't be lazy or dishonest."
- "We managed to stay in their good books by keeping our noses clean."
- ""[…] [D]o you like him?'" / "Not at all, just now: his name is entirely blotted from my good books." / "What is the matter? What has he done?" / "My uncle and he disagree on politics," interposed the low voice of Caroline."
- "[U]nfortunately, I was out of her good books, and had orders not to speak to her."
- "[H]e has a cold way of looking at me which makes me think I am not in his good books."
- "Neil Smith, the president and general manager, said Momesso "was not in our good books" with no goals, no assists and frequent benchings for lethargic play."
- ""Tell them we've paid extra to apologize for the inconvenience, eh? You'll be in their good books right off.""
Also Said As
Opposite In Meaning
- bad books
- black books
See Also
- Good Book
- in one's book