all hell breaks loose
The phrase "all hell breaks loose" refers to a situation or event where chaos, disorder, or intense disruption suddenly occurs. It describes a moment when all control or restraint is lost, often leading to a state of widespread confusion, commotion, or mayhem. It suggests that the situation or event has escalated dramatically, causing a complete breakdown of normalcy and unleashing intense and unpredictable consequences.
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Does that sound fun? It can be!
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