Mary and Jane are coming to the party, as well as Tom.
•I'm studying biology and chemistry, as well as history.
2. to the same high degree as someone or something; as much as someone or something else. •Mary's parents treated me as well as they treat her.
•I did as well as you on the test.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
someone would be well advised to do something — someone would be well/better/advised to do something formal phrase used for saying what someone should definitely do He would be well advised to practise a bit harder before the next game. Thesaurus: ways of encouraging or telling someone to do… … Useful english dictionary
think well of someone — think well of (someone/something) to have a very good opinion of someone or something. Although Scott has a high regard for the Navy, I understand the Navy doesn t think well of his film about the submarine service. We think very highly of our… … New idioms dictionary
dump on someone or something — 1. in. o snow on someone or something. □ Well, it dumped on us again last night. □ The cold front dumped on the northeast again today. 2. Go to do a dump on someone or something … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
take someone or something seriously — take (someone or something) seriously : to treat (someone or something) as being very important and deserving attention or respect He takes his religious faith seriously. She s well qualified for the job, so she hopes the company will take her… … Useful english dictionary
put someone or something to the test — put (someone or something) to the test : to cause (someone or something) to be in a situation that shows how strong, good, etc., that person or thing really is The team has been playing well so far, but tomorrow s game will really put them to the … Useful english dictionary
not sit well with someone — not sit well/right/with someone phrase if something that someone does or says does not sit well with you, you do not agree with it or do not like it Her remarks at dinner didn’t sit well with some of the guests. Thesaurus: not in agreementsynonym … Useful english dictionary
put someone through (something) — put (someone/yourself) through (something) to pay for someone or for yourself to go to school. I ended up putting my granddaughter through school. My father wasn t well and couldn t work, so all of us kids put ourselves through college … New idioms dictionary
well-being — noun uncount the satisfactory state that someone or something should be in, that involves such things as being happy, healthy, and safe, and having enough money: Laughter is taken as a sign of well being. economic/physical/emotional/social well… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
well-advised — well ad|vised [ ,wel əd vaızd ] adjective sensible and following good advice: A well advised landlord is hardly likely to agree to this clause. someone would be well advised to do something (=they would be sensible if they did it): Parents of… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
well-regarded — UK US adjective ► used to describe someone or something about which people have a good opinion: »The airline is well regarded by passengers … Financial and business terms
do by someone or something — {v.} To deal with; treat. Used with a qualifying adverb between do and by . * /Andy s employer always does very well by him./ … Dictionary of American idioms
