better off
Word Type: Adjective, Noun and Idiom
Definition
- to have more money than you had in the past or more money than most other people:
- to be in a better situation, if or after something happens:
- To be in a better or more favorable situation, typically after a change or decision.(idiom)
Example
- “Obviously we’re better off now that we’re both working.”
- “He’d be better off working for a bigger company.”
- “You would be better off taking the bus instead of driving during rush hour.”
- “She would be better off working from home rather than commuting every day.”
- “After the breakup, he felt better off focusing on himself for a while.”