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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The man heaved a sigh of relief when he was sure he was out of the woods.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The man heaved a sigh of relief when he was sure he was out of the woods. Correct Answer out of danger

The correct answer is out of danger

Key Points

  • Out of the woods means when one comes out of danger, difficulty or trouble.
  • The given sentence means that the man was relaxed when he was sure that he was out of danger.
  • So, options 1,2 and 4 are incorrect.

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