in a fair way

== English == === Prepositional phrase === in a fair way Likely; having a good chance (of or to something). 1874, Mr. Crown (John), ‎James Maidment, ‎William Hugh Logan, The Dramatic Works of John Crowne (volume 4, page 138) He's in a fair way to be King. 1903, Charles Paul de Kock, The Masterpieces of Charles Paul de Kock (volume 6, page 351) […] he's in a fair way of dying of love for an actress; he won't say who she is.