bid fair

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bid fair

To seem probable or likely. Her grades are good enough that she bids fair to get into that excellent high school.

bid fair

To appear likely.

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Tarzan's first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

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It bid fair to destroy for me all that was best and brightest in life.

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We watched them place their bid fair and square, and complied with all the requirements.

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