bode well/ill
bode ill for (someone or something)
To seem indicative of a negative outcome. Rainy weather bodes ill for our flight leaving on time. Being late to a job interview bodes ill for you getting hired.
bode well for (someone or something)
To seem indicative of a favorable outcome. This phrase is often used in the negative to suggest the opposite. Sunny weather bodes well for our flight leaving on time. Being late to a job interview does not bode well for you getting hired.
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bode ˈwell/ˈill (for somebody/something)
(formal) be a good/bad sign for somebody/something: These figures do not bode well for the company’s future.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017