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to be well-off: to have enough money to enjoy a comfortable life, to be rich(also: to be well-to-do) Examples of TO BE WELL-OFF The ironic result is that some well-off private schools are now getting support.The well-to-do son of a banker, Degas visited the Paris Opera-Ballet frequently.

to have one’s way: to arrange matters the way one wants (especially whensomeone else doesn’t want to same way) (also: to get one’s way) Examples of TO HAVE ONE’S WAY My boss always insists that he has everything his way; he can’t compromise at all. You can have it your way, the fast-food chain advertised,…

to get away with: to avoid punishment for Examples of TO GET AWAY WITH If this person steals your work or takes credit for your efforts, they will most likely not be able to get away with it forever. Why are the super rich allowed to get away with paying less tax than you and…

to think over: to consider carefully before deciding Examples of THINK OVER “I’ll tell you tomorrow. I’m going to want to think over your proposal,” said the businessman to his associate. You’ll want to think over your options before picking the right college for you.

to let up: to slacken, to lessen in intensity; to relax or ease one’s effort (also: related idiom: to take it easy) Examples of TO LET UP When Evie is working, she never lets up for a moment. Despite recent storms, the pain is not expected to let up anytime soon.

to look forward to: to expect or anticipate with pleasureThis idiom can be followed by a regular noun or a gerund. Examples of TO LOOK FORWARD TO Without a vacation coming up, I have nothing to look forward to. Mark and Kyle were looking forward to a chance to talk.