Meaning of "home and dry"

[Mai Phuong]

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #1 "Adding Up", question 5

I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.

(a) have not got wet
(b) have got no water
(c) have been successful
(d) have got home dry

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #1 "Adding Up", answer 5

I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are have been successful.

Correct answer: (c) have been successful
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what does "home and dry" mean?

Mai PHuong

[Alan]

Hi,

This expression suggests that all our problems have gone and now everything is all right.

Alan
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