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
RolandRO-lənd (English), ro-LAWN (French), RO-lawnd (Hungarian)English, French, German, Swedish, Dutch, Hungarian, Medieval French
Raharjorah-HAHR-joIndonesian, Javanese
Lamia (2)-Greek Mythology
Evgenyyev-GYE-nee, eev-GYE-neeRussian
Xochiquetzal-Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Esyllt-Welsh