out\ from\ under

out\ from\ under
adj. phr. informal
Free from something that worries you; seeing the end; finished. - Usually used with "be" or "get".

Mary had so much to do in the new house she felt as though she would never be out from under.

John had so many debts, he couldn't get out from under.


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