In one's good books

Posted by SR on November 03, 2004

In Reply to: In one's good books posted by Ashish on November 02, 2004

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: : : : He is not in her *books*

: : : : Could anyone tell me what that means?

: : : : Thanks

: : : Maybe: not in her good books? Not in favor with her.

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: : Merriam-Webster online: in one's good books : in favor with one

: It is also used as in one's black books which, quite obviously, means the opposite of what ESC has suggested.

Actually if you are in someone's 'little black book,' I believe you are most definitely if favour with that person.