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: It was a close call when the car swerved in front of us, but my quick reflexes prevented an accident.

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: He had a close shave when the car's brakes failed, but he managed to stop just inches from the cliff's edge.

to get out of Dodge

[phrase]

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

Ex: Not knowing what else to do, he gets out of dodge and flees to Chicago to get in touch with his sister.

(as) safe as houses

[phrase]

not causing or involving any danger at all

Ex: With the state-of-the-art security system, your valuables will be as safe as houses in our vault.

to save one's skin / neck

[phrase]

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

Ex: But a truck driver saved her bacon. He stopped and put the spare tire on the wheel for her.

on the safe side

[phrase]

as carefully as possible in order to avoid any risk

Ex: You probably won't need to apply for planning permission to build a shed in your garden, but to be on the safe side, check with your local planning department.

to make a (hasty) retreat

[phrase]

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

Ex: Due to the impending rain we did not hang around on the summit, but instead made hasty retreat back to the van.

to be out of the woods

[phrase]

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

Ex: After a long and grueling recovery, the patient is finally out of the woods and on the road to better health.

to save somebody by the bell

[phrase]

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

Ex: I was saved by the bell otherwise my father was about to uncover what I had done.

off the hook

[phrase]

no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

Ex: Thanks to the extension granted by the teacher, I'm off the hook for submitting the assignment today.

in good hands

[phrase]

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

Ex: Leaving our children with Grandma and Grandpa means they are in safe hands.

to dodge a bullet

[phrase]

to narrowly avoid a dangerous or undesirable situation

Ex: I was supposed to be on that flight, but I canceled at the last minute, so I really dodged a bullet when I heard about the crash.

the coast is clear

[sentence]

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

Ex: He peeked around the corner to make sure the coast was clear before sneaking into the forbidden room.

to live to tell the tale

[phrase]

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

Ex: Despite the harrowing plane crash, all the passengers survived and lived to tell the tale.

out of harm's way

[phrase]

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

Ex: After the wildfire broke out, the residents were evacuated to a shelter to keep them out of harm's way.

to keep somebody or something at bay

[phrase]

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

Ex: The guard dog kept intruders at bay during the night.

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

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