Houston, we have a problem In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Houston, we have a problem", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-05-12 01:05

Meaning of Houston, we have a problem

Houston, we have a problem American humourous

When something goes wrong, people say this in a humorous way to inform about the problem.

Honey! Houston, we have a problem! The washing machine is out of order.

A: Let's check everything one more time! B Oh, god. Houston, we have a problem. The electrical wires seem to have been torn by a mouse.

Origin of Houston, we have a problem

One of the astronauts on the Apollo 13 space flight spoke these words for the first time(1970).

The Origin Cited: phrases.org.uk .
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