out of the woods

out of the woods
out of the woods
Fig. past a critical phase; out of the unknown. •

When the patient got out of the woods, everyone relaxed.

I can give you a better prediction for your future health when you are out of the woods.

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See: CROW BEFORE ONE IS OUT OF THE WOODS.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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