out of harm's way

Idioms and Phrases

In a safe condition or place, as in We fenced the yard to keep the children out of harm's way . This idiom was first recorded about 1661.

Example Sentences

The Israeli military has denied having such a plan and says it is making sure that civilians get out of harm’s way.

From BBC

The Israeli military has denied having such a plan and that it is making sure that civilians get out of harm’s way.

From BBC

Offensive linemen were penalized multiple times but they mostly kept Stafford out of harm’s way.

From Los Angeles Times

The guard assigned to the unit would sit in the hallway out of harm’s way.

From Slate

“This has been a very difficult campaign with a lot of lies and dirty money,” she told them, asking voters to “put our country out of harm’s way” and prevent her opponents “derailing Moldova from its European path.”

From BBC

Related Words

• intact
• undamaged
• uninjured
• unscathed
• untouched