better-off

[ bet-er-awf, -of ]
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adjective
  1. being in better circumstances, especially economically: Only the better-off nations can afford to send probes into space.

Origin of better-off

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First recorded in 1860–65

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better-off

In a more favorable position or financial circumstances. For example, They were better off flying than driving there, or They were better off than most of their neighbors. This phrase is the comparative form of well off. [Mid-1800s]

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