I hope I can get in good with the teacher. I need an A in the course.
•Mary is always trying to get in with the people who are in charge.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
play along with someone — play along (with (someone/something)) to seem to support or be friendly to someone or something. He knew that if he didn t play along with the reporters, they would write unpleasant stories about him. I don t really like their idea that much but… … New idioms dictionary
in tune with someone — in tune (with (someone/something)) having a good understanding of someone or something. Carl was thoroughly in tune with new developments in art. He s more in tune with his players today because he s seeking out their opinions … New idioms dictionary
cast lot with someone — cast (your) lot with (someone/something) to choose to share in whatever happens to another person or a group. If I m going to cast my lot with this team, I m going to try to make them as good as possible any way I can. Etymology: based on the… … New idioms dictionary
get along with someone — get along (with (someone)) to have a good relationship. My kids and their cousins really get along with each other … New idioms dictionary
on good terms with someone — on good terms (with (someone)) friendly with someone or with each other. Although she is on good terms with her parents now, Angie said she doesn t want to live with them, even for a short time. Even after their divorce, they remained on good… … New idioms dictionary
be on good terms with someone — be on good terms with (someone) to be friendly with someone. We were always on good terms with our neighbours … New idioms dictionary
be in good odor with someone — be in good (or bad) odor with someone be in or out of favor with someone the players were in bad odor with the fans … Useful english dictionary
in good with — preposition : in a favored or preferred position with another effort … to get in good with their new masters A.M.Schlesinger b.1917 * * * in good with US informal : in a favored position with (someone) She s in good with the boss. [=the boss… … Useful english dictionary
be on bad terms with someone — be on bad terms with (someone) be on good terms with (someone) to be friendly with someone. It doesn t help matters if you re on bad terms with your doctor … New idioms dictionary
have a way with someone — have a way with (someone/something) to be especially good in dealing with someone or something. My son has a way with little kids. She had a way with words that was fantastic … New idioms dictionary
get off on the right foot with someone — get off on the right/wrong/foot with someone phrase to immediately establish a good/bad relationship with someone when you first meet them or first start working with them I got off on the wrong foot with Patrick. Thesaurus: to start a… … Useful english dictionary
