hits the fan

something hits the fan

(slang)

bad things develop or suddenly become known After I learned I had cancer, I realized you need laughter more than ever when things hit the fan.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Esdras	EZ-drəs (English)	Biblical, Biblical Greek
Bertram	['bə:trəm]
Grant	GRANT	English, Scottish
Makenzie	mə-KEN-zee	English (Modern)
Myranda	mə-RAN-də	English (Modern)
Freyr	FRAYR	Norse Mythology, Icelandic