Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase-
“To be well off”
a. To be off the mark
b. To be well-placed
c. To be prosperous
d. To be well-versed in
e. To recuperate satisfactorily

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the given phrase is “wealthy; in a favourable situation or circumstances. For example : her family is quite well off.

Complete answer:
“To be well off” is an adjective. It means having sufficient money for comfortable living. In a satisfactory, favourable, or good position or condition. For example : If you have your health, you are well off.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is To be off the mask. This phrase has no meaning related to the given phrase. It cannot be the correct answer.
Option ‘b’ is To be well-placed. This also cannot be the correct answer, as there is no relation of the terms “wealth” and “prosperity”
Option ‘c’ is To be prosperous. This is the correct answer as the phrase “to be well off” means “to be prosperous or wealthy”.
Option ‘d’ is To be well-versed. This is also not a correct answer as this is not related to the well-being(wealth) of any (person).
Option ‘e’ is To recuperate satisfactorily. This is also incorrect as this doesn’t convey the correct meaning of the given phrase.

Hence, option ‘c', to be prosperous, is the correct answer.

Note: You have to be very precise about the words given in the phrase to find the correct answer.