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Be in somebody’s good graces

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Approval Importance

This phrase highlights the importance of someone's positive opinion, often someone in authority or with influence.

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Making timely reports helped Jim to be in his supervisor’s good graces.
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Status Shifting

Relationship status can change; one can fall out of good graces due to actions.

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After the mistake, he was no longer in the department head’s good graces.
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Cultural Nuance

In some cultures, being in good graces is tied to respect and may affect social standing.

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In her community, being in the elders' good graces was vital for harmony.
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