| Idiom | Out of the Woods |
|---|---|
| Example | The doctor says Bob's condition has improved slightly, but he's not out of the woods yet. |
| Meaning | safe from trouble or danger |
| Origin | For centuries, at least back to ancient Roman times, people thought of the woods as a dark, mysterious, possibly dangerous place. If you were stuck in the woods, you could be in trouble. But if you got "out of the woods," you were safe. This expression can be used to mean being past any kind of critical phase in a risky situation or getting free of danger or trouble. |
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