Be well out of something
phrase
To no longer be involved in a difficult situation or with a person who was causing trouble.
Jo just broke up with her toxic boss by quitting; she's well out of that situation, if you ask me.

Often appears as...
- be well out of the situation
- be well out of that
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
phrase
To no longer be involved in a difficult situation or with a person who was causing trouble.
Jo just broke up with her toxic boss by quitting; she's well out of that situation, if you ask me.

Often appears as...
- be well out of the situation
- be well out of that
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1

Positive Outcome
Used when someone's escape from a situation has resulted in relief or happiness.

After leaving the stressful job, he was well out of it and much happier.
Colloquial Usage
The phrase is informal and best used in casual or conversational settings.

She finally sold that old car; she's well out of it now.
Subjective Opinion
Expresses the speaker's personal opinion that the situation left behind was unfavorable.

They got a divorce? He's well out of that toxic relationship!
Positive Outcome
Used when someone's escape from a situation has resulted in relief or happiness.

After leaving the stressful job, he was well out of it and much happier.
Colloquial Usage
The phrase is informal and best used in casual or conversational settings.

She finally sold that old car; she's well out of it now.
Subjective Opinion
Expresses the speaker's personal opinion that the situation left behind was unfavorable.

They got a divorce? He's well out of that toxic relationship!
Positive Outcome
Used when someone's escape from a situation has resulted in relief or happiness.

After leaving the stressful job, he was well out of it and much happier.
Colloquial Usage
The phrase is informal and best used in casual or conversational settings.

She finally sold that old car; she's well out of it now.
Subjective Opinion
Expresses the speaker's personal opinion that the situation left behind was unfavorable.

They got a divorce? He's well out of that toxic relationship!
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