(someone or something) promises well
(redirected from it promises well)(someone or something) promises well
Someone or something is promising; someone or something has potential to be very successful. The young actor's debut role, which is without a doubt the highlight of the film, promises well for her career. The new cook you hired promises well, though he needs a bit more training. Your thesis proposal promises well—I'm excited to see where the research takes you.
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he, it, etc. promises ˈwell
somebody/something seems likely to do well in future: The new trainee promises well. ♢ The harvest promises well this year.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017