English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you're not out of the woods yet" Mean?
Learn what "you're not out of the woods yet" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Warn
You're not out of the woods yet.
This means the trouble is not over yet and the person still needs to be careful.
From Cleopatra, Episode 28
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone tells another person they are still in danger or not fully safe yet.
Usage Scenario
Use this to warn someone that a problem is not finished. It is common and natural in spoken English, but it sounds serious.
Better ways to say it
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You're not out of the woods yet.
2
You're still not safe.
3
The problem isn't over yet.
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