well off



well off

In fortunate circumstances, especially wealthy or prosperous, as in They're quite well off now. This phrase may be a shortening of come well off, that is, "emerge in good circumstances." [First half of 1600s]
See also: off, well

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ClaudiusKLAW-dee-əs (English)Ancient Roman
Cristianokree-STYAH-no (Italian), kreesh-TYA-noo (Portuguese)Italian, Portuguese
Ivana-Czech, Slovak, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Bulgarian, Macedonian
Azazias-Biblical Latin
KornÉLiaKOR-nay-lee-awHungarian
Zephania-Southern African