whoa

[US]/wəʊ/
[UK]/wo/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

interjection: expression of surprise or sudden stop; Whoa!

Phrases & Collocations

Whoa, slow down!

Whoa, that's amazing!

Whoa, be careful!

Example Sentences

She suddenly stopped and said, 'Whoa, what was that?'

Whoa, that was a close call!

The horse suddenly reared up, and I shouted 'Whoa!'

Whoa, that movie was intense!

He rode his skateboard down the hill yelling 'Whoa!'

Whoa, watch out for that car!

The roller coaster went so fast, I couldn't help but yell 'Whoa!'

Whoa, that's a huge wave coming towards us!

She hit the brakes just in time and exclaimed, 'Whoa, that was close!'

Real-world Examples

Whoa, whoa! Get your feet down. This is fresh lacquer.

Source: Frozen Selection

Whoa. Whoa, that was all in one.

Source: Gourmet Base

Can you fit me in? Whoa... Whoa... Sorry!

Source: Learn English by Watching Movies with VOA

Whoa! Whoa! Go, go, go. - Go, go, go.

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

Whoa, whoa, not so fast. There you are.

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

Whoa, whoa, you guys think I did it?

Source: English little tyrant

Hal cried " Whoa! Whoa" ! but they gave no heed.

Source: The Call of the Wild

Whoa, whoa. Hey. Who's around me right now?

Source: Rick and Morty Season 2 (Bilingual)

Whoa whoa, easy, my friend, my, my, you got biceps to spare.

Source: Villains' Tea Party

This will not only… Whoa, whoa, hold on a second.

Source: Oxford University: IELTS Foreign Teacher Course

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