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in a state in which someone is very pleased with one
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "in one's good books" and when to use it?
The idiom "in one's good books" is believed to have originated in the 17th century and is used to describe someone who is favored or well-liked by another person. It is often used to suggest that the speaker has a positive relationship with the person in question and is in their good graces. The phrase is often used to express relief or satisfaction at being in someone's good favor.
in a state in which one is disliked by someone
IdiomInformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "in one's bad books" and when to use it?
The idiom "in one's bad books" is believed to have originated in the 17th century. It is thought to have come from the practice of keeping records of debts and other financial transactions in books. This expression is used to describe someone who is disliked or disfavored by another person.
