VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

All Hell Breaks Loose

Meaning:

The situation becomes chaotic.

Examples:

  • When the teacher left the classroom, all hell broke loose — everyone started shouting and throwing paper balls.
  • As soon as the news about the company’s bankruptcy spread, all hell broke loose in the office.
  • When the referee made a bad call during the match, all hell broke loose among the fans.
  • The moment the dog escaped from its leash, all hell broke loose in the park.
  • When the power went out during the concert, all hell broke loose in the crowd.
  • As soon as she told her parents about the broken car, all hell broke loose at home.
  • When the fire alarm went off in the hotel, all hell broke loose as everyone rushed to the exits.
  • The second the teacher announced a surprise test, all hell broke loose in the classroom.
  • After the politician’s controversial statement, all hell broke loose on social media.
  • Once the kids realized there were no snacks left, all hell broke loose in the kitchen.