bid fair
phrase
as in promise
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome
The weather conditions bid fair to yield a good crop.
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“Bid fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bid%20fair. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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