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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bid fair

  1. A
    Said or done correctly
  2. B
    To seem likely
  3. C
    To pay handsomely
  4. D
    To assume

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The idiom "bid fair" means to seem likely to do or be something, or to show good promise/prospects of a certain outcome. For example, "The weather bids fair to be fine tomorrow."
Therefore, Option B ("To seem likely") is the correct answer.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bid fair
A
Said or done correctly
B
To seem likely
C
To pay handsomely
D
To assume

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