Stay on the good side of (someone) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stay on the good side of (someone)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-05-10 12:05

Meaning of Stay on the good side of (someone)

Synonyms:

meet somebody's expectations

Stay on the good side of (someone) American proverb idiom

Verb such as keep and get are used instead of stay. You can use stay on somebody's good side as well.

To do something for somebody so that they continue to have a favourble view of you and like you

She works for the start-up company as an intern. In order to stay on the good side of her boss, she has gone the extra mile.

Today is my father's birthday and I am staying on his good side by presenting him my handmade birthday cake.

Other phrases about:

thrill (one) to pieces

To make someone feel very joyful, excited or pleased

stick to (the/one's) ribs

Food that keeps you from being hungry again quickly.

be rubbing (one's) hands (with glee)

To rejoice at something, often something that is bad for someone else.

suit (one's) fancy

To satisfy or match one's preferences.

Grammar and Usage of Stay on the good side of (someone)

Verb Forms

  • stayed on the good side of (someone)
  • stays on the good side of (someone)
  • to stay on the good side of (someone)
  • staying on the good side of (someone)

The verb "stay" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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