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"Yikes!" vs "Move Please!"

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'Move please!' is a polite request for someone to move out of the way, while 'Yikes!' is an exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or alarm.

Last Updated: March 25, 2024

Yikes!

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English as an exclamation to express surprise, shock, or alarm.

This phrase is used informally to express a sudden feeling of fear, shock, or dismay.

Examples:

  • Yikes! That was close!
  • Yikes! I forgot my keys at home.
  • Yikes! Look at that spider!
  • Yikes! I almost fell down the stairs.
  • Yikes! The exam is tomorrow and I haven't studied.

Alternatives:

  • Wow!
  • Oh no!
  • Oh my goodness!
  • Good grief!
  • Oh dear!

Move Please!

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to politely ask someone to move out of the way.

This phrase is used to politely request someone to move from their current position, typically to allow you to pass through or access something.

Examples:

  • Excuse me, could you move please?
  • Move please, I need to get through.
  • Please move, I can't see past you.
  • Move please, I need to reach something on the shelf.
  • Could you move please so I can sit down?

Alternatives:

  • Excuse me, could you please move?
  • Could you move out of the way, please?
  • Would you mind moving, please?
  • Please move aside.
  • Could you make some room, please?

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