better off

Definition of Better Off in English :

1. better off

in a more fortunate or prosperous condition

Example Sentences:
'she would have been better off if she had stuck with teaching'
'is better off than his classmate'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Better Off

in more favourable circumstances, esp financially

adjective

1.

in more favourable circumstances, esp financially

All pensioners will be better off.

2.

happier; in a better situation

Their stance seems to be that a baby or child is better off in its country of birth.

If you've got bags you're better off taking a taxi.

I wonder whether I wouldn't have been better off doing nothing

plural noun

3. the better off

1.

in a better situation or condition

2.

having more income, wealth, etc.

adj.

Being in a better or more prosperous condition: a visit to her better-off relatives.