to hell in a handbasket



to hell in a handbasket

A 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 to hell in a handbasket quickly!
See also: handbasket, hell

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
&Thorn;ÓRgeirr-Ancient Scandinavian
Sultan-Arabic
Dor-Hebrew
RidleyRID-leeEnglish (Rare)
ClarityKLER-i-tee, KLAR-i-teeEnglish (Rare)
Balthazar-Judeo-Christian Legend