Cry after a close call

• Sound of disgust
• Leader of House gets installed in seat — what a relief!
• Hot-weather word
• ''We made it!''
• Post-crisis comment
• 'That's a relief!'
• 'Close one!'
• "Is it ever hot today!"

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

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Phew may refer to: Phew (singer) , a Japanese vocalist King Phew, a character from The Illmoor Chronicles Kung Phews, a race originating from Chi Fang from the video game Serious Sam II Phew, 1974 solo album by Claudia Lennear