better off

• Indique qu'une personne serait dans une situation plus avantageuse, plus heureuse ou plus favorable si elle faisait quelque chose ou se trouvait dans un autre état.

Used to indicate that someone would be in a more advantageous, happier, or more favorable situation if they did something or were in a different state.

1. In a more advantageous positionB2informal

   To be in a more favorable or improved situation, especially financially or in terms of well-being.

   mieux loti

   • You would be better off investing in a reliable car.
   • She is better off without that stressful job.
   • We are better off living in a smaller house with lower bills.

2. More sensible or advisableB2informal

   Used to suggest that a particular action or choice is wiser or more beneficial.

   mieux vaut

   • You'd be better off taking the train than driving in this traffic.
   • He would be better off apologizing now rather than later.
   • They are better off saving their money for a vacation.