in one's behalf
on one's behalf
For someone else; in your place.
My husband could not be here tonight, but I want to thank you on his behalf.
For the good of another person or group; as a help to someone.
My teacher went to the factory and spoke in my behalf when I was looking for a job.
in one's blood
into one's blood
Agreeing perfectly with one's sympathies, feelings, and desires.
Living in a warm section of the country gets in your blood.
The woods got into Jim's blood.
in one's cups
Drunk.
The man was in his cups and talking very loudly.
in one's element
In one's natural surroundings.
В есстественном окружении.
The deep-sea fish is in his element in deep ocean water.
Where you can do your best.
Там где удобнее находится, работать.
John is in his element working on the farm.
My mother, who loves gardening, is in her element working at the garden center.
Моя мама, которой очень нравится садоводство, чувствует себя в своей тарелке, работая в Центре садов.
in one's face
Against your face.
The trick cigar blew up in the clown's face.
A cold wind was in our faces as we walked to school.
In front of you.
The maid slammed the door in the salesman's face.
I told the boys that they were wrong, but they laughed in my face.
in one's favor
In a way that is good for you.
Both teams claimed the point, but the referee decided in our favor.
Bob made good grades in high school, and that was in his favor when he looked for a job.
in one's glory
Pleased and contented with yourself.
When John won the race, he was in his glory.
Tom is very vain, and praise puts him in his glory.
in one's good graces
in one's good books
Approved of by you; liked by someone.
Быть на хорошем счету или в милости у кого-либо.
Ruth is in her mother's good graces because she ate all her supper.
Bill is back in the good graces of his girlfriend because he gave her a box of candy.
I’m in my superior’s good book.
Я на хорошем счету у моего начальника.