覚おぼえがめでたい

expression

to be in one's superior's good graces; to enjoy the favor and trust of one's superior

Idiomatic expression describing a subordinate who is highly regarded and trusted by a superior. Often used in workplace or hierarchical contexts. The phrase carries a slightly old-fashioned or formal tone.

See also: 御覚えがめでたい

• 彼かれは社しゃ長ちょうに覚おぼえがめでたく、重じゅう要ような仕し事ごとを任まかされている。

  He stands high in the president's favor and is entrusted with important tasks.

• あの部ぶ長ちょうは上じょう司しに覚おぼえがめでたいから、意い見けんが通とおりやすい。

  That department head is in the boss's good graces, so his opinions are easily accepted.