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31well-off — Ⅰ. well off UK US (also well off) /ˌwelˈɒf/ adjective ► rich: »My old customers were well off, middle aged people. »Grants are available for less well off families. ► used to describe a place where rich people live: »He grew up in a well off… …
32well, well — An expression of surprise • • • Main Entry: ↑well * * * well, well phrase used for expressing surprise Well, well, I didn’t think I’d see you here. Thesaurus: interjections of surprise and shocksynonym Main entry …
33Well control — is the management of the dangerous effects of unexpected high pressures on the surface equipment of drilling rigs searching for oil and/or gas. Some type of drilling fluid is generally used to aid in well control. Failure to manage and control… …
34Well dressing — is a custom practised in rural England in which wells, springs or other water sources are decorated with designs created from flower petals. The custom is most closely associated with Derbyshire and the Peak District of the English Midlands,… …
35well-managed — UK US adjective (also well run) ► used to describe a business, economy, etc. that is controlled in a way that produces good results: »The fund is well managed and consistent in performance. a well managed business/company/organization » They… …
36well-to-do — {adj.} Having or making enough money to live comfortably; prosperous. * /John s father owns a company and his family is well to do./ Often used with the like a plural noun. * /This is the part of town where the well to do live./ Compare: IN THE… …
37well-to-do — {adj.} Having or making enough money to live comfortably; prosperous. * /John s father owns a company and his family is well to do./ Often used with the like a plural noun. * /This is the part of town where the well to do live./ Compare: IN THE… …
38well-paid — UK US /ˌwelˈpeɪd/ adjective ► used to describe a person or a job with a good salary: »Only relatively well paid people can afford to buy homes there. »well paid employees/executives/workers »He resigned from a safe and well paid job to start his… …
39well-worn — adj 1.) worn or used for a long time ▪ a well worn jacket 2.) a well worn expression, phrase etc has been repeated so often that it is no longer interesting or effective ▪ well worn excuses …
40well-traveled — well trav|eled [ ,wel trævld ] adjective 1. ) a well traveled person has been to many different countries and is familiar with their cultures 2. ) a well traveled place is visited or used by many people: a well traveled path/highway …
