avoir à la bonne
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French[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
- (transitive, informal) to be well-disposed towards, to look kindly on, to have a soft spot for, to like
- Antonym: prendre en grippe
- Ma prof m’a à la bonne. ― I'm in my teacher's good books.
Usage notes[edit]
Often used in the context of a hierarchical relationship, like that of a superior well-disposed towards a subordinate, or a teacher towards a student.