ALT Graphic with trees explaining Instead of "We're not out of the woods yet" say "We're still enjoying our hike in our national forest." Don't say, "You're so sappy" say "You have a lot of sweetness flowing through you" don't day "You're so shady" say "You're helping me stay cool and protect me from the sun" don't say" You're barking up the wrong tree" say "The energy to produce your outer cambium layer seems misplaced.