Explaining "Another happy landing"

Reviewed and edited by

Anwar Kareem 29/09/2024, 15:01

English.me team member

What does it mean?

The phrase "Another happy landing" is a lighthearted or humorous remark made when a situation that could have ended poorly results in a safe or successful outcome.

Tone

Humorous and relieved

Origin

The phrase is popularly attributed to the character Obi-Wan Kenobi, played by Ewan McGregor, in the 2005 film "Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith", where he uses it after safely landing a damaged spacecraft.

Examples of usage

Despite the turbulence during the flight, we arrived safely. Another happy landing!
The spacecraft touched down smoothly after a tense re-entry. "Another happy landing," remarked the astronaut.
After a bumpy start, the software update completed without error—another happy landing!