in someone's good books
US /ɪn ˈsʌm.wʌnz ɡʊd bʊks/
UK /ɪn ˈsʌm.wʌnz ɡʊd bʊks/
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~에게 잘 보이다, ~의 눈에 들다
to be in favor with someone because you have pleased them
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I'm trying to get in my boss's good books by finishing this project early.
이 프로젝트를 일찍 끝내서 상사에게 잘 보이려고 노력 중이야.
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She's always in her teacher's good books because she's a diligent student.
그녀는 부지런한 학생이라 항상 선생님께 잘 보여.