Be home and dry

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British Origin

This phrase is more commonly used in the UK, so it may not be understood everywhere. Slide

After completing the last puzzle, Lisa was home and dry, but her American friends were confused by the expression.

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Finish Line

The phrase suggests completing a task as if crossing a finish line in a race. Slide

I turned in my final essay and felt I was home and dry for the semester.

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Not Literal

It's not about literally arriving home dry; it's a metaphor for success. Slide

After passing his driving test, Jamie texted his mum that he was home and dry.

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