uh-oh

Example Sentences

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Opal Sandy was treated shortly before her first birthday - and six months on, can hear sounds as soft as a whisper and is starting to talk, saying words such as "Mama", "Dada" and "uh-oh".

From BBC • May 8, 2024

“I was thinking, uh-oh, I’m in trouble. Now I’m going to have a man in my life.”

From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2022

All these programs have, indeed, had their uh-oh moments over the years, which is what makes their trip to the top of the brackets that much more unique.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2021

“It almost felt like, uh-oh, this is where the pressure begins,” Blu said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2020

But uh-oh, there was Father in his dark bedroom doorway looking out.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver