phew
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of phew
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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Most readers probably got no further than that: Phew, democracy saved and all!
From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024
If I went at him the first time, but then didn't go at him again the next time, I could tell he was thinking, "Phew, thank God for that."
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2023
Quavo and Takeoff re-branded as the rap duo Unc & Phew.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023
Amid rumors the group had permanently disbanded, Takeoff and Quavo launched a new effort this year under the moniker Unc & Phew.
From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2022
Phew, she passed me up, I guess I got lucky this time.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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