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Woe is me vs. Whoa is me

Woe is me

/woʊ ɪz miː/

An expression used to show distress or self-pity about one's situation

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Whoa is me

/woʊ əz miː/

An expression of sorrow or distress about one's own situation.

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Ways to tell them apart:

Woe is me is an expression of distress or sorrow, think of woe as a synonym for trouble.
Whoa is me mixes whoa, a term for stopping or surprise, but doesnt carry the emotional weight of woe'.
Remember that whoa might be used in exciting contexts, but woe is always sad.

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