out of the woods
Meaning: Out of danger; out of a very difficult situation.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The expression is often used to describe no longer being in danger of dying (sentence 1). It can also be used to describe situations equally critical, such as the demise of a company (sentence 2) or the death of someone's political life (sentence 3).
More idioms — Daily Life
- over a barrel — In a difficult situation or position.
- over the hill — Too old to be of much value.
- paint someone a picture — To explain something in very great detail.
- pandora's box — A situation that contains many unexpected and unwanted problems and consequences.
- par for the course — Usual or to be expected; typical.
- past one's prime — Too old to be of much value.
More English idioms
- over the top — Beyond expectations; outside normal or accepted boundaries; exaggerated.
- patience of job — Unlimited patience; the willingness to endure hardship patiently.
- pay the piper — To pay for one's mistakes; to live with the consequences of one's (wrong) actions.
- pencil pusher — An office worker; a bureaucrat who routinely does his or her paperwork job without any de…
- penny pincher — A person that doesn't like to spend money.
- peter out — To disappear gradually.
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