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