Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out of the woods
idiom
/aʊt əv ðə wʊdz/
Definition
Out of the woods means to be no longer in a dangerous or difficult situation.
Examples
- After the treatment, he felt he was finally out of the woods.
- The project is back on track, and I think we’re out of the woods now.
- Once the storm passed, we knew we were out of the woods.
Meaning
The phrase indicates that someone has successfully overcome a challenge or crisis and is now safe or free from worry.
Synonyms
- in the clear
- out of danger
- past the danger
