Out of the woods

Out of the woods

Out of the woods

This means the worst part of a difficult situation is over, and the end goal is in sight.

This means the worst part of a difficult situation is over, and the end goal is in sight.

The idiom 'out of the woods' is often used to depict a scenario where one is emerging from a period of danger or difficulty. It is typically used in the context of someone overcoming an obstacle or surviving a perilous situation and can be applied to various circumstances, including health, financial, or personal difficulties. The phrase stems from the literal interpretation of finding one's way out of a dense forest, which can represent danger or uncertainty.

The idiom 'out of the woods' is often used to depict a scenario where one is emerging from a period of danger or difficulty. It is typically used in the context of someone overcoming an obstacle or surviving a perilous situation and can be applied to various circumstances, including health, financial, or personal difficulties. The phrase stems from the literal interpretation of finding one's way out of a dense forest, which can represent danger or uncertainty.

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1. After months of intensive treatment, the doctor finally told John that he was out of the woods and could return to his normal life. This suggests that the difficult period of his health crisis was over and he was on the path to recovery.

1. After months of intensive treatment, the doctor finally told John that he was out of the woods and could return to his normal life. This suggests that the difficult period of his health crisis was over and he was on the path to recovery.

2. The company had been struggling financially for years, but after securing a large investment, they finally felt like they were out of the woods. This indicates the company had passed the most challenging part of their financial crisis.

2. The company had been struggling financially for years, but after securing a large investment, they finally felt like they were out of the woods. This indicates the company had passed the most challenging part of their financial crisis.

3. When my final exams were over, I felt like I was out of the woods. In this context, the idiom represents the relief from the stress and pressure of studying and taking exams.

3. When my final exams were over, I felt like I was out of the woods. In this context, the idiom represents the relief from the stress and pressure of studying and taking exams.

4. After weeks of negotiating, the diplomats finally felt they were out of the woods and close to reaching an agreement. Here, the phrase signifies the end of a difficult and tense negotiation process.

4. After weeks of negotiating, the diplomats finally felt they were out of the woods and close to reaching an agreement. Here, the phrase signifies the end of a difficult and tense negotiation process.

5. After the rescue team arrived, the stranded hikers knew they were out of the woods. In this case, it implies that the hikers were safe from the danger and difficulty of being lost in the forest.

5. After the rescue team arrived, the stranded hikers knew they were out of the woods. In this case, it implies that the hikers were safe from the danger and difficulty of being lost in the forest.

6. The project had been plagued with problems, but after solving the major issues, our team felt we were finally out of the woods. It means the project is now on a smoother path.

6. The project had been plagued with problems, but after solving the major issues, our team felt we were finally out of the woods. It means the project is now on a smoother path.

7. After the last of the court cases was resolved, she felt like she was finally out of the woods. The phrase here refers to the end of a challenging legal battle.

7. After the last of the court cases was resolved, she felt like she was finally out of the woods. The phrase here refers to the end of a challenging legal battle.

8. We have made significant progress in our research, but we are not completely out of the woods yet. It indicates that while progress has been made, some challenges still remain.

8. We have made significant progress in our research, but we are not completely out of the woods yet. It indicates that while progress has been made, some challenges still remain.

9. The economy is showing signs of recovery, but we are not out of the woods yet. Here, the phrase suggests that although there is some economic improvement, the situation is still uncertain.

9. The economy is showing signs of recovery, but we are not out of the woods yet. Here, the phrase suggests that although there is some economic improvement, the situation is still uncertain.

10. After his car was fixed, he was finally out of the woods and could continue his journey. This signifies that the major obstacle of the broken car was resolved and he could now proceed with his plans.

10. After his car was fixed, he was finally out of the woods and could continue his journey. This signifies that the major obstacle of the broken car was resolved and he could now proceed with his plans.