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houston we have a problem 

The origin can be traced to the phrase in past tense ("Houston, we've had a problem here") that was used by the crew of the Apollo 13 moon flight, to report a major technical problem back to their Houston base. The phrase is normally misquoted as "Houston, we have a problem" as in the movie Apollo 13: "Houston, we have a problem".
Have you heard of Yugsolavia space program? Houston we have a problem!

do we have a problem 

a bop by nicki minaj that dropped 2.4.22
do we have a problem ? yes a BOPPPP

wii have a problem 

When something breaks or goes wrong during the use of a Nintendo Wii. The term originated when handstraps broke and people started breaking their stuff when a controller went flying...
Person B is playing a Wii.
*CRASH*
Person A: What was that?!
Person B: Uhh, Wii have a problem. See that window over there...?
Person A: Why is there a BIRD in here?
wii have a problem by cooljdude August 22, 2007

Houston, we've had a problem here

Originally a genuine report of a life-threatening fault. Now used humorously to report any kind of problem.

John Swigert, Jr. and James Lovell who, with Fred Haise Jr., made up the crew of the US's Apollo 13 moon flight used (almost) this phrase to report a major technical problem back to their Houston base.
Swigert: 'Okay, Houston, we've had a problem here.'
Duke: 'This is Houston. Say again please.'
Lovell: 'Houston, we've had a problem. We've had a main B bus undervolt.'

I'm A Problem

Someone who performs exceedingly well in competitions resulting in competitors feeling inadequate.

Used as a term of endearment.

Variation:
I'm a bit of a problem
I'm being a bit problematic
I'm a problem on the icerink

we found a problem

The problem that the software can't recognise that the word or words used in the example sentence are exactly the same as the word or words in the word box.
The we found a problem in this example sentence is exactly the same as the we found a problem in the word box.
we found a problem by benthrer March 18, 2008
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briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
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Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
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