all hell breaks loose

Related to word: hell

Idiom

Definition

  1. Used to describe a situation that suddenly becomes chaotic and violent, especially when people start arguing or fighting.

    大乱起来(尤指突然发生暴力冲突或争吵)

    • When the coach announced that practice was cancelled, all hell broke loose.

      当教练宣布练习取消时,场面一片混乱。

    • During the meeting, all hell broke loose when the new proposal was presented.

      在会议期间,当新提案被提出时,场面变得一片混乱。

    • Once the power went out, all hell broke loose as the kids started running around.

      一旦停电,孩子们开始到处乱跑,场面一片混乱。