bidden
bid defiance
To remain firm or resolute; to refuse to yield. Our toddler usually bids defiance to any mention of bedtime.
See also: bid, defiance
bid fair
To seem probable or likely. Her grades are good enough that she bids fair to get into that excellent high school.
See also: bid, fair
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
bid defiance
To refuse to submit; offer resistance to.
See also: bid, defiance
bid fair
To appear likely.
See also: bid, fair
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- bade
- bid defiance
- defiance
- in defiance
- not take (something) lying down
- not take something lying down
- says who
- Says who?
- sez
- Says you!