be well off

be well off

1. To be wealthy. Because my grandparents are well off, they very graciously agreed to pay for my education.2. To be in a favorable state or situation. If you have a job, you're well off in my book—I've been unemployed for the last six months.See also: off, well

be ˌwell ˈoff


1 be rich enough to have a high standard of living: Her parents are both doctors so they’re quite well off. OPPOSITE: be hard up
2 be in a fortunate situation: Some people don’t know when they’re well off. If they realized how millions of people in this world live, they wouldn’t complain so much. OPPOSITE: be badly offSee also: off, well