"keep on the right side" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 讨好（有权力的人）- 不得罪（有权力的人）

Definition

努力和有权力或重要的人保持好关系，通常是为了获得好处或避免麻烦。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于半正式的习惯用语，多用于描述与上司、老师等有权威的人保持好关系，通常出于自身利益，而非真正友好。

Examples

It's smart to keep on the right side of your teacher.

和你的老师**保持好关系**是明智的。

He tries to keep on the right side of his boss for promotions.

他为了升职，总是**讨好**老板。

You need to keep on the right side of the security guard to get in easily.

你要和保安**搞好关系**，进门才容易。

I always try to keep on the right side of IT—they can really help when my computer breaks.

我总是努力**和IT人员搞好关系**，他们电脑坏时很帮忙。

You’ve got to keep on the right side of her or she might make things difficult for you.

你得和她**保持好关系**，否则她可能会为难你。

If you want smooth travel, keep on the right side of the flight attendants.

想顺利旅行，最好**和空乘人员搞好关系**。