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

• 討好（有權力的人）- 不得罪（有權力的人）

Definition

努力和有權力或重要的人保持好關係，通常是為了獲得好處或避免麻煩。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

屬於半正式的慣用語，常用於形容與上司、老師等權威人士保持良好關係，通常是為了自己好處，不一定是真心朋友。

Examples

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

和你的老師**保持好關係**是明智的。

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

他為了升職，總是**討好**老闆。

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

你要和保安**搞好關係**，進門才容易。

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

我總是努力**和IT人員搞好關係**，電腦壞了時他們很有用。

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

你得和她**保持好關係**，否則她會讓你難做事。

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

想順利旅行，最好**和空服員搞好關係**。