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
Cottrell['kɔtrəl]
Patricius-Late Roman
SheldonSHEL-dənEnglish
AstonAS-tənEnglish (Rare)
Heleentjehay-LAY:N-tyəDutch
Boykin['bɔikin]