[be] out of the woods

to be out of a situation that is full of danger, trouble, or hardship

The idiom "be out of the woods" originates from the idea of someone being lost or stranded in a forest, facing the dangers and challenges that come with it. This expression is commonly used to signify emerging from a difficult or dangerous situation. The phrase became more widely used in the 19th century in a figurative sense, reflecting its modern usage.

After a long and grueling recovery, the patient is finally out of the woods and on the road to better health.
With the successful completion of the major project milestones, we can confidently say that we are out of the woods in terms of meeting our deadline.
The financial crisis was tough, but with careful budgeting and a new strategy, the company is now out of the woods and back on track.
It took a lot of hard work, but we are out of the woods with our legal troubles behind us.
The storm was intense, but now that it has passed, we can say we're out of the woods and the worst is over.