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to be out of the woods
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to be out of a situation that is full of danger, trouble, or hardship
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "be out of the woods" and when to use it?
The idiom "be out of the woods" originates from the idea of someone being lost or stranded in a forest, facing the dangers and challenges that come with it. This expression is commonly used to signify emerging from a difficult or dangerous situation. The phrase became more widely used in the 19th century in a figurative sense, reflecting its modern usage.
Example
The storm was intense, but now that it has passed, we can say we're out of the woods and the worst is over.
With the successful completion of the major project milestones, we can confidently say that we are out of the woods in terms of meeting our deadline.
Don't halloo till you are out of the woods.
It took a lot of hard work, but we are out of the woods with our legal troubles behind us.
