"Man, that was close!"

• "We avoided disaster!"
• I'm relieved to see seat outside hotel
• "Boy, is it hot!"
• Relieved cry
• I'm relieved only a small number reported?
• "Wow, am I relieved!"
• "They almost got me!"
• "Dodged a bullet there!"

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
vocalic gesture expressing weariness, etc., attested from c.1600.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
interjection EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ Phew ! I am so glad it's Friday.