on\ the\ good\ side\ of\ one

on\ the\ good\ side\ of\ one
• on one's good side
• on the good side of (one)
adj. phr. informal
Friendly with someone; liked by a person.

John thought that he would get a good grade if he got on the good side of the teacher.

Successful workers stay on the good side of their bosses.

Contrast: on one's bad side

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