uh oh
Something went wrong
Uh oh is an exclamation signaling that something has gone wrong or is about to: Uh oh, I think I left the stove on.
It often precedes bad news or accompanies a sudden realization of trouble.
The tone ranges from genuine alarm to playful acknowledgment of a minor mishap.
Minor blunder interjection
- yikesStartled dismay exclamation
- ughDisgust exclamation
- darnRepair by weaving
- shootDischarge or capture
rats · drat · crud · blimey · crikey · ay caramba · eep · gulp
Foolish, costly mistake
- goofMinor foolish error
- slipupUnintentional minor error
- flubClumsy error
- blooperEmbarrassing recorded mistake
gaffe · mishap · faux pas · botch · snafu · fumble · oversight · misstep
Indicator of danger
- bad signForeboding indicator
- ominousSuggesting something bad approaches
- forebodingFearful anticipation of harm
- writing on the wallObvious omen of trouble
danger ahead · impending doom · heads up · watch out · brace yourself · incoming · not good · spoke too soon
Child learning to walk
- spillAccidental liquid release
- brokenDamaged beyond function
- messDisorderly, troublesome condition
- caughtSeized or grabbed
trouble · naughty · diaper · tantrum · sticky fingers · owie · boo-boo · tattle
Exaggerated physical humor
- pratfallComedic fall on buttocks
- punchlineHumor's final delivery
- cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
- comedic timingHumor's rhythmic delivery
awkward · embarrassing · cringe comedy · epic fail · blooper reel · outtake · face plant · trip
oops
Minor blunder interjection
shoot · rats · drat · crud · blimey · crikey · ay caramba · eep · gulp · cringe
blunder
Foolish, costly mistake
blooper · gaffe · mishap · faux pas · botch · snafu · fumble · oversight · misstep · error
red flag
Indicator of danger
- bad signForeboding indicator
- ominousSuggesting something bad approaches
- forebodingFearful anticipation of harm
writing on the wall · danger ahead · impending doom · heads up · watch out · brace yourself · incoming · not good · spoke too soon · tempted fate
toddler
Child learning to walk
caught · trouble · naughty · diaper · tantrum · sticky fingers · owie · boo-boo · tattle · timeout
slapstick
Exaggerated physical humor
- pratfallComedic fall on buttocks
- punchlineHumor's final delivery
- cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
comedic timing · awkward · embarrassing · cringe comedy · epic fail · blooper reel · outtake · face plant · trip · stumble
- oopsoops, whoopsie, oopsie, woopsie, my bad
- Alarm Expressionshelp, mayday, SOS, watch out, look out
- baby talkmama, dada, papa, mommy, daddy
- warningswarning, alert, caution, danger, warning sign
- Common Phraseshello, goodbye, thank you, please, sorry
- Anxietyanxiety, nervousness, panic, worry, generalized anxiety
uh ohphew
Relieved exhalation
whew · hooray · yay · hurray · thank goodness
uh ohproblem solved
uh ohall clear
Signal danger has passed
no problem · all good · false alarm · never mind · it's nothing