bid fair . bid fair {v.}, {literary} To seem likely; promise. He bids fair to be a popular author. The day bids fair to be warm. Categories: add yours {literary} {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: B Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment