avoir à la bonne

French

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /a.vwa.ʁ‿a la bɔn/
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Verb

(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

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.