あらよっと

interjection

huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho

An exclamation uttered when exerting physical effort, similar to 'heave-ho' or 'hup'. Often used when lifting something heavy or making a sudden movement.

See also: よいしょ

• 重おもい箱はこを持もち上あげるときに「あらよっと」と言いった。

  He said 'hup!' when lifting the heavy box.

• あらよっと、もう一ひと息いきだ。

  Heave-ho, just a little more!