get on someone's good side
Win someone's approval or support, as in Kate offered to walk the dog in order to get on her aunt's good side. [c. 1930] Also see in good with.
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Words nearby get on someone's good side
get one's own back, get one's teeth into, get one's walking papers, get one's way, get one's wires crossed, get on someone's good side, get on someone's nerves, get on the bandwagon, get on the stick, get onto, get on with it
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