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Значение идиомы on one’s good side
[on one’s good side] or [on the good side of one] {adj. phr.},{informal} Friendly with someone; liked by a person.
John thoughtthat he would get a good grade if he got on the good side of theteacher.
Successful workers stay on the good side of theirbosses.
Contrast: ON ONE’S BAD SIDE.





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