Danger - Out of Danger

Master English idioms related to being out of danger, like "dodge a bullet" and "off the hook".

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close call [noun]

a situation where one avoids a danger just before it is too late

Ex: The company had a close call with bankruptcy , but a last-minute investor saved it from financial ruin .

close shave [noun]

used for referring to a situation in which something dangerous is avoided just before it is too late for it to happen

Ex: The hiker had a close shave with a bear in the woods but was able to slowly back away unscathed .

to [get] out of Dodge [phrase]

to hastily leave a place, usually because of a possible danger or threat

Ex: After realizing the investment was a scam , he decided to get out of Dodge before losing all his money .

(as|) safe as houses [phrase]

not causing or involving any danger at all

Ex: The experienced pilot made the turbulent flight feel as safe as houses for the passengers .

to [save] {one's} [skin|neck|hide|bacon] [phrase]

to help a person get out of a situation that involves danger or difficulty

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on the safe side [phrase]

as carefully as possible in order to avoid any risk

Ex: The doctor prescribed a lower dosage of the medication to be on the safe side , considering potential side effects .

to [make|beat] a (hasty|) retreat [phrase]

to escape or withdraw from a situation that is dangerous or unpleasant

Ex: As the weather worsened , the hikers decided to make a retreat to the safety of their camp .

to [be] out of the woods [phrase]

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

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to [save] {sb} by the bell [phrase]

to unexpectedly provide someone with help when they face a danger or difficulty

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off the hook [phrase]

no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

Ex: His apology and sincere regret got him off the hook with his angry boss .

in (good|safe) hands [phrase]

used when a person or thing is being looked after by a trustworthy and capable individual

Ex: When we handed over the project to the skilled project manager , we knew it was in safe hands .

to [dodge] a bullet [phrase]

to narrowly avoid a dangerous or undesirable situation

Ex: He almost invested all his savings in that company just before it went bankrupt ; he really dodged a bullet there .

the coast [is] clear [sentence]

used to say that everything is safe and someone can proceed to do something

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to [live] to tell the tale [phrase]

to survive a danger or difficulty and be able to tell others about it

Ex: The firefighter narrowly escaped a collapsing building and lived to tell the tale of the rescue mission .

out of harm's way [phrase]

in a place or position that is safe from danger or damage

Ex: The troops were ordered to retreat to a secure location to get them out of harm 's way during the battle .

to [keep|hold] {sb/sth} at bay [phrase]

to maintain control or prevent someone or something from advancing, causing harm, or becoming a threat

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Danger
Cautiousness	Posing a Risk	Out of Danger	Taking Too Much Risk
Danger & Threat	Asking for Trouble	Conflict & War	Violence
Death