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
Nicol (2)-Dutch, German, Czech
Eusebio-Spanish, Italian
Jehohanan-Biblical
Barrett['bærət]
KuwatKOO-wahtIndonesian, Javanese
Ava['avə]