be better off

be better off

1. To be in a preferable position or situation. Oh, honey, you're better off without him. As a computer programmer, you're better off moving to a city that's home to a lot of tech companies.
2. To be in a more favorable financial situation (than someone else). With that big raise, you're now better off than most of your neighbors.
See also: better, off
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be better ˈoff

have more money: Families will be better off under the new law. Under the new tax regulations I will be a few dollars a month better off. OPPOSITE: be worse off
See also: better, off

be better off (doing something)

used to say that somebody is/would be happier or more satisfied if they were in a particular position or did a particular thing: She’s better off without him. You’d be better off staying at home with that cold.
See also: better, off
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • better off
  • better off than (someone)
  • (one) (had) better be off
  • he
  • she
  • ideally
  • be better placed
  • be well, ideally, better, etc. placed for something/to do something
  • they
  • better get moving
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