English Idioms from A-Z

All Hell Breaks Loose

The idiom "all hell breaks loose" means that a situation suddenly becomes chaotic, violent, or out of control. It is often used to describe a situation where things go wrong unexpectedly and quickly.

For example, if a peaceful protest turns into a violent riot, you could say "all hell broke loose." Or if a party suddenly turns into a huge fight, you could also use this idiom.

The phrase is usually used to describe a sudden and unexpected change in a situation. It implies that things were previously calm and under control, but now everything is chaotic and unpredictable.

In short, "all hell breaks loose" is an idiom used to describe a sudden and unexpected change in a situation that results in chaos or violence.


The usage of the idiom 'All Hell Breaks Loose' in a sentence

• During the football match, all hell broke loose when the referee made a controversial decision.

• During the military coup, all hell broke loose as gunfire and explosions echoed through the city.

• When the cat saw the mouse, all hell broke loose in the kitchen.

• After the earthquake hit, all hell broke loose as people scrambled to find shelter and aid.

• The company's CEO resigned unexpectedly and all hell broke loose as the stock market plummeted.

• The peaceful protest turned violent and all hell broke loose when the police tried to disperse the crowd.

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