be well out of something

be well out of (something)

To be benefiting from a lack of involvement with something. Primarily heard in UK. I hope you're enjoying your retirement because you are well out of the rat race, my friend. I've been trying to tell her that she's well out of that toxic relationship, but she's still pretty upset about it. I never liked school, so I'm well out of that grind now that I'm officially a college graduate.

See also: of, out, well

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be ˌwell ˈout of something

(British English, informal) be lucky that you are not/no longer doing something or involved in something: ‘I’ve left my job in advertising.’ ‘You’re well out of it, John. The firm is in terrible financial trouble.’

See also: of, out, something, well

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