Meaning of the word "in someone's good books" in English

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in someone's good books

US /ɪn ˈsʌm.wʌnz ɡʊd bʊks/
UK /ɪn ˈsʌm.wʌnz ɡʊd bʊks/
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Idiom

1.

to be in favor with someone because you have pleased them

Example:
I'm trying to get in my boss's good books by finishing this project early.
She's always in her teacher's good books because she's a diligent student.
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