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disaster of epic proportions Cliché a very large disaster. (Often jocular.) The earthquake was responsible for a disaster of epic proportions. Your late arrival caused a disaster of epic proportions. See also: proportion spell disaster Fig. to indicate or predict disaster. What a horrible plan! It would spell disaster for all of us! a disaster area 1. if a place is a disaster area, it is very untidy Usage notes: A disaster area is also a place where an event like a storm or a flood causes serious damage and the government gives help for the emergency. The kitchen was a disaster area, with greasy plates piled high in the sink. 2. if a subject, a piece of work, or an organization is a disaster area, it causes many problems, often because it is badly organized Government housing policy is a complete disaster area. See also: area be a [crisis/disaster etc.] in the making if something is a crisis, disaster etc. in the making, it is likely to develop into that thing What we're witnessing here is a disaster in the making. See also: making be a recipe for [disaster/happiness/success etc.] if something is a recipe for disaster, happiness, success etc., it is very likely to cause this Living with your husband's family is a recipe for disaster. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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