This phrase may be a shortening of come well off, that is, "emerge in good circumstances." īe lucky not to be involved with, as in You're well out of that marriage he was never right for you. In fortunate circumstances, especially wealthy or prosperous, as in They're quite well off now. This redundant phrase was first recorded in 1699. (WELL) ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL ALL VERY WELL AS WELL AS WELL AS AUGUR WELL FOR DAMN WELL DO WELL FULL WELL GET WELL HAIL FELLOW WELL MET HANGED FOR A SHEEP, MIGHT AS WELL BE LEAVE WELL ENOUGH ALONE ONLY TOO (WELL) SIT WELL WITH THINK A LOT (WELL) OF TO A FARE-THEE-WELL VERY WELL WEAR WELL.Īcceptable, all right, as in If you can get a better discount elsewhere, well and good. In addition to the idioms beginning with WELL, also see ALIVE AND KICKING īe cordially or freely allowed to, as in You're most welcome to join us, or You're welcome to borrow my boat whenever you like. This expression alludes to a doormat with the word "Welcome" printed on it. see WARM WELCOME WEAR OUT ONE'S WELCOME YOU' RE WELCOME.Ī friendly welcome, as in They put out the welcome mat for all new members. see BY WEIGHT CARRY WEIGHT DEAD WEIGHT PULL ONE'S WEIGHT PUT ON WEIGHT THROW ONE'S WEIGHT AROUND WORTH ONE'S WEIGHT IN GOLD Speak or write with deliberation or considerable care, as in The doctor weighed his words as he explained her illness.
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