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Значение идиомы well-to-do
[well-to-do] {adj.} Having or making enough money to livecomfortably; prosperous.
John’s father owns a company and hisfamily 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 THELAP OF LUXURY, IN THE CHIPS, ON EASY STREET.
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