well and truly
Completely; utterly; without doubt.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I am well and truly lost in this city.”
“After the heavy rain ruined our picnic, we were well and truly soaked by the time we reached the car.”
“The project was well and truly finished, yet the team remained in the office to double-check every minor detail before the final deadline.”
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all very well
All right to a certain extent, but problematic beyond that, or for other people.
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as well
In addition; also.
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do well by doing good
To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.
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do well for oneself
To thrive or succeed.
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don't call us, we'll call you
A stereotypical statement from a hiring organization to a potential candidate, suggesting that the candidate will not be hired.
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fare thee well
The greatest extent; completion; a state of refinement or perfection.
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get well
To recover from an illness or injury.
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go to the well
To draw on a resource or reserve that may be at risk of being exhausted.
Last updated August 10, 2026