Be well/better/badly, etc. off
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To be in a good, better or poor situation or position, usually financially.
Even after losing his job, he is still better off than he was a year ago.
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- be well off
- be better off
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Used to tell someone that they will have an advantage if they do something.
You'd be better off asking the teacher about the homework.
Often appears as...
- be well off
- be better off
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Used to compare two different situations and saying that one situation is more desirable.
He's better off without her.
Often appears as...
- be well off
- be better off
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To be in a good, better or poor situation or position, usually financially.
Even after losing his job, he is still better off than he was a year ago.
Often appears as...
- be well off
- be better off
phrase
Used to tell someone that they will have an advantage if they do something.
You'd be better off asking the teacher about the homework.
Often appears as...
- be well off
- be better off
phrase
Used to compare two different situations and saying that one situation is more desirable.
He's better off without her.
Often appears as...
- be well off
- be better off
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Context
This phrase often relates to one's financial status or stability.
After her promotion, she is financially better off.
Pro Tip 2/3Relative Improvement
Used to show an improvement relative to the previous state of affairs.
They are doubly well off since moving to the cheaper, more spacious house.
Pro Tip 3/3Comparative Situations
Helps to compare someone's situation with others.
Despite being unemployed, he's better off than many with jobs because of his savings.
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