bode well/ill
bode ill for (someone or something)
To seem indicative of a negative outcome. Rainy weather bodes ill for our flight leaving on time. Being late to a job interview bodes ill for you getting hired.
See also: bode, ill
bode well for (someone or something)
To seem indicative of a favorable outcome. This phrase is often used in the negative to suggest the opposite. Sunny weather bodes well for our flight leaving on time. Being late to a job interview does not bode well for you getting hired.
See also: bode, well
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
bode ˈwell/ˈill (for somebody/something)
(formal) be a good/bad sign for somebody/something: These figures do not bode well for the company’s future.See also: bode, ill, well
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- bode ill for (someone or something)
- bode somehow for
- somehow
- bode well for (someone or something)
- be taken ill
- take ill
- fall ill
- for good or ill
- ill at ease
- be ill at ease