hell in a handbasket
The phrase "hell in a handbasket" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a situation or an outcome deteriorating or moving quickly towards chaos, ruin, or disaster. It suggests that things are rapidly going wrong or becoming hopeless. The origins of this phrase are unclear, but it conveys a sense of dire circumstances or imminent downfall.
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