out of the woods

Idioms and Phrases

Out of difficulties, danger or trouble, as in We're through the worst of the recession—we're out of the woods now , or That pneumonia was serious, but Charles is finally out of the woods . This expression, alluding to having been lost in a forest, dates from Roman times; it was first recorded in English in 1792. The British usage is out of the wood .

Example Sentences

But the Southland is not out of the woods yet when it comes to fire weather.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, many are cautiously warning not to overly interpret the data to suggest that the country is in any way out of the woods with the overdose crisis.

From Salon

Earlier this month, the band asked for understanding from fans, with guitarist and vocalist Jez Williams saying that while Goodwin was "doing great" he was "still not out of the woods".

From BBC

Guitarist and vocalist, Jez Williams, said he would be singing at the shows instead adding Goodwin was "doing great", but that the lead singer was "still not out of the woods".

From BBC

So mifepristone isn’t out of the woods yet.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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