Houston, we have a problem.

Houston, we have a problem.

cliché Used to indicate that one has encountered some unforeseen problem or difficulty. A misquote of radio communications between the crew of the Apollo 13 spacecraft and NASA's Mission Control Center (referred to by its call sign, Houston). Primarily heard in US. A: "What's the status of the new software update?" B: "Um, Houston, we have a problem. It seems that the compiler detected several critical errors in the code." A: "Well, can you see anything wrong with the engine?" B: "Uh oh. Houston, we have a problem!"
See also: have, we
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (good) black don't crack
  • computer says no
  • trouble in paradise
  • X's and Y's and Z's, oh my!
  • the British are coming
  • Eskimo(s) have (some amount of) words for snow
  • have a nice day
  • Have a nice day!
  • Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner!
  • be careful what you wish for(, it might (just) come true)