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not out of the woods not out of the woodsDespite improvement, not yet completely free from difficulties or danger. Often said in reference to someone's health or financial situation. Her surgery went as well as we could have hoped, but she's not out of the woods yet. We've restructured the organization to help eliminate unnecessary costs, but we're still not out of the woods.See also: not, of, out, woodnot out of the woods COMMON If someone or something is not out of the woods, they are still having difficulties or are still in danger. The Prime Minister is by no means out of the woods, and must fight to defend his leadership at a crisis Cabinet meeting today. The nation's economy is not out of the woods yet. Note: This may come from the proverb `Don't halloo till you are out of the wood', which is a warning not to celebrate something before you have actually achieved your aim. See also: not, of, out, woodnot out of the ˈwood(s) (informal) not yet free from dangers or difficulties: Our sales figures look much better this month, but we’re not out of the woods yet.See also: not, of, out, wood |