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Be home and dry

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British OriginPlay
This phrase is more commonly used in the UK, so it may not be understood everywhere. SlideAfter completing the last puzzle, Lisa was home and dry, but her American friends were confused by the expression.
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The phrase suggests completing a task as if crossing a finish line in a race. SlideI turned in my final essay and felt I was home and dry for the semester.
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Not LiteralPlay
It's not about literally arriving home dry; it's a metaphor for success. SlideAfter passing his driving test, Jamie texted his mum that he was home and dry.