phew
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of phew
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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“I was like, phew, I finally did it,” Grattan said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2020
“Captaining your country, going out at Wembley, captaining Arsenal to 10 trophies, playing your first game – they’re all amazing things. But, phew, saving people’s lives takes it out of all context.”
From The Guardian ● Jan. 31, 2020
“I don’t know how many kilometers I was alone - phew, it was a bit risky but I tried to up the pace and I really profited.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 17, 2018
"Is that a crack up there? No, just dirt. OK, phew!"
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2015
I just smell like soap, but there have been days, especially after gym class, when, phew, the odor easing out has been kinda ripe.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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