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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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English idioms related to Danger
close call

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

Ex: That was a close call; the car missed us by only a few inches. 
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close shave

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

Ex: That was a close shave; the falling branch missed his head by inches. 
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to [get] out of Dodge

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

Ex: When they heard the sirens, they decided to get out of Dodge. 
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(as|) safe as houses

not causing or involving any danger at all

Ex: Do not worry; the bridge looks old, but it is safe as houses. 
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to [save] {one's} [skin|neck|hide|bacon]

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

Ex: Her quick thinking saved my skin when the deal started to fall apart. 
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on the safe side

as carefully as possible in order to avoid any risk

Ex: Take an umbrella, just to be on the safe side. 
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to [make|beat] a (hasty|) retreat

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

Ex: When the dog started barking, the intruder beat a hasty retreat. 
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to [be] out of the woods

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

Ex: The surgery went well, but the patient is not out of the woods yet. 
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to [save] {sb} by the bell

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

Ex: The phone call saved him by the bell. 
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off the hook
off the hook
[phrase]

no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

Ex: The new evidence got him off the hook. 
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in (good|safe) hands

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

Ex: Do not worry; the children are in good hands with Maria. 
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to [dodge] a bullet

to narrowly avoid a dangerous or undesirable situation

Ex: When the deal collapsed, we realized we had dodged a bullet. 
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the coast [is] clear

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

Ex: Wait here until I tell you the coast is clear. 
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to [live] to tell the tale

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

Ex: The climbers were trapped all night, but they lived to tell the tale. 
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out of harm's way

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

Ex: Move the children out of harm's way before the storm hits. 
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to [keep|hold] {sb/sth} at bay

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

Ex: The medicine helped keep the infection at bay. 
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to [save] {one's} neck

to rescue someone from trouble, danger, or failure

Ex: Her quick answer saved his neck during the interview. 
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to [pull] {sb/sth} back from the brink

to save someone or something just before failure, collapse, or disaster

Ex: Emergency funding pulled the school back from the brink. 
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in one piece
in one piece
[phrase]

safe, unharmed, or not seriously damaged

Ex: The hikers returned in one piece. 
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