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Meaning of 'Out of the woods'

What does the saying 'Out of the woods' mean?

Idiom: Out of the woods

Meaning:

If you are out of the woods, you have emerged safely from a dangerous situation, though the idiom is often used in the negative.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Plants & Flowers | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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