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
Carmichael[ka:'maikl]
FarranFAR-ənEnglish (Rare)
RandÚLfr-Ancient Scandinavian
Darius[də'raiəs]
Zaharinka-Bulgarian, Macedonian
Modestamo-DHE-stah (Spanish)Spanish, Late Roman