to hell in a handbasket

set phrase Used to emphasize that something has gone wrong or awry. Typically used with the verb "go." I just got pulled into a meeting and assigned a huge project, so my day has really gone to hell in a handbasket. What a mess! This party really went to hell in a handbasket quickly!

See also: handbasket, hell, to

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eggs is eggs
damn well
DYSWIDT?
(one's) best foot forward
best foot forward
a cold day in Hell
as one does
(Is) that everything?
buggy
buggy whip

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