Whew
exclamation
Used to express relief or exhaustion.
Whew, I'm glad that's over!
Often appears as...
- whew
- that was close!
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Colloquial
exclamation
Used to show surprise or impressiveness.
Whew, that's a lot of money!
Often appears as...
- whew
- that's expensive!
Usage tips
Colloquial
exclamation
Used to express relief or exhaustion.
Whew, I'm glad that's over!
Often appears as...
- whew
- that was close!
Usage tips
Colloquial
exclamation
Used to show surprise or impressiveness.
Whew, that's a lot of money!
Often appears as...
- whew
- that's expensive!
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sigh of Relief
Used when feeling relieved after a stressful situation or close call.
Whew, the test was tough, but I passed!
Pro Tip 2/3Exhaustion Indicator
Express the feeling of being very tired, especially after doing something strenuous.
Whew, that workout was intense!
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Achievement
Suggests satisfaction with completing a difficult or lengthy task.
Whew, I finally finished writing my essay!
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gollysighwhistle
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Double the Lion Prides –...
there I can't be certain the snakes about the snakes about the snakes there the snakes there fighting with the the Mongoose let's just stay tight like that Dhabi and all the mongoose is going for the snake oh it's just so thick and I don't want to try and reposition any closer whew there we can go we can see
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Wes Moore: How to talk...
I thought that if you make it back from conflict, then the dangers were all over. I thought that if you made it back from a conflict zone that somehow you could kind of wipe the sweat off your brow and say, "Whew, I'm glad I dodged that one," without understanding that for so many people,
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Gordon Ramsay Hunts for...
it's like an all you can eat buffet. What's that? Horopito. Horopito. Yes, it's a native bush pepper tree. Wow. MONIQUE It's super spicy, super peppery. Have a munch on that. Wow. Boy, that one's spicy, whew. GORDON That is spicy. That's incredible from that.
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Safari Live - Day 27 PIPE...
fire break area and I can see a couple more on the northern side there they actually coming looks like they're coming down to the waters him that's good news there's a whole bunch of him excellent whew Ellie's at purfles exam is exactly what we wanted earlier
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Rethinking thinking -...
What just happened here? What changed? Why is this so significant? In our parking lot example, our beliefs were short-circuited by the ladder of the other individual. "My wife is in labor, I need to get there quick, there's a parking spot. Whew!
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How To Levitate PIPE The...
- You got it? -Sort of. Yes. - -Oh, my God. Oh, wow. Are we getting to the end of the ramp? Nearly. Okay. Stop me, stop me, stop me, stop me. Whew! Yes, please.
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Safari Live - Day 322 PIPE...
someone throws you under the bus whew straight under the wheels I am I have absolutely no idea what locust there was I wasn't even looking I'm sorry I didn't
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Safari Live - Day 222 PIPE...
there without being seen at least with the Sun behind you not into the Sun and whew you hear that wind blowing and I can tell you that it feels very cold
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Screams of the Falling PIPE...
abyss but how fast can our survivors would cover their bearings whew that's a good one yeah all right done yet oh I'm done Nona
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This country isn't just...
for the excellent work they are doing in Bhutan and across the world. Whew, it is getting warm in here.
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Double the Lion Prides –...
there I can't be certain the snakes about the snakes about the snakes there the snakes there fighting with the the Mongoose let's just stay tight like that Dhabi and all the mongoose is going for the snake oh it's just so thick and I don't want to try and reposition any closer whew there we can go we can see
Video examples
Wes Moore: How to talk...
I thought that if you make it back from conflict, then the dangers were all over. I thought that if you made it back from a conflict zone that somehow you could kind of wipe the sweat off your brow and say, "Whew, I'm glad I dodged that one," without understanding that for so many people,
Video examples
Gordon Ramsay Hunts for...
it's like an all you can eat buffet. What's that? Horopito. Horopito. Yes, it's a native bush pepper tree. Wow. MONIQUE It's super spicy, super peppery. Have a munch on that. Wow. Boy, that one's spicy, whew. GORDON That is spicy. That's incredible from that.
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Safari Live - Day 27 PIPE...
fire break area and I can see a couple more on the northern side there they actually coming looks like they're coming down to the waters him that's good news there's a whole bunch of him excellent whew Ellie's at purfles exam is exactly what we wanted earlier
Video examples
Rethinking thinking -...
What just happened here? What changed? Why is this so significant? In our parking lot example, our beliefs were short-circuited by the ladder of the other individual. "My wife is in labor, I need to get there quick, there's a parking spot. Whew!
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How To Levitate PIPE The...
- You got it? -Sort of. Yes. - -Oh, my God. Oh, wow. Are we getting to the end of the ramp? Nearly. Okay. Stop me, stop me, stop me, stop me. Whew! Yes, please.
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Safari Live - Day 322 PIPE...
someone throws you under the bus whew straight under the wheels I am I have absolutely no idea what locust there was I wasn't even looking I'm sorry I didn't
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Safari Live - Day 222 PIPE...
there without being seen at least with the Sun behind you not into the Sun and whew you hear that wind blowing and I can tell you that it feels very cold
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Screams of the Falling PIPE...
abyss but how fast can our survivors would cover their bearings whew that's a good one yeah all right done yet oh I'm done Nona
Video examples
This country isn't just...
for the excellent work they are doing in Bhutan and across the world. Whew, it is getting warm in here.
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