in someone's bad books
The phrase "in someone's bad books" means to be out of favor or in disfavor with someone. It suggests that the person has done something to displease or offend someone, resulting in a negative opinion or judgment towards them. This expression is often used colloquially to describe a situation where someone is no longer in someone else's good graces.
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