"stay on the right side of" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 與...保持良好關係
• 不得罪

Definition

與某人（特別是有權力的人）保持良好關係，以避免麻煩或獲得認可。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

非正式用語，常用於上司、老師或權威人物。帶有策略性，不僅僅是朋友關係。也常說“stay on the right side of the law”（守法）。

Examples

It's smart to stay on the right side of your boss if you want a promotion.

如果你想升職，和老闆**保持良好關係**是明智的。

She tries to stay on the right side of her teachers by always doing her homework.

她總是做作業，想要**與老師保持良好關係**。

They try to stay on the right side of the law.

他們盡量**不違法**。

You know it's best to stay on the right side of Jane—she controls the budget.

你知道，最好還是**和Jane保持好關係**——她掌管預算。

He always brings coffee for the manager, just to stay on the right side of him.

他總給經理帶咖啡，就是為了**不得罪**他。

If you want things to go smoothly, try to stay on the right side of the receptionist.

如果你想事情順利，試著**和前臺搞好關係**。