keep on the right side of someone

Related to word: side

Idiom

Definition

  1. To make an effort to stay in someone's good graces, avoiding any actions that might displease them or cause conflict.

    尽力讨好(某人)

    • She always tries to keep on the right side of her boss to ensure her position in the company is secure.

      她總是設法討好她的老闆,以確保她在公司的職位穩固。

    • He knew that on this project, he needed to keep on the right side of the project manager.

      他知道在這個項目上,他需要討好項目經理。

    • She always tries to keep on the right side of her neighbors to avoid arguments.

      她總是設法討好她的鄰居,以避免爭吵。