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Explaining "Another happy landing"
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 29/09/2024, 15:01
Anwar Kareem 29/09/2024, 15:01English.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!
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