hell broke loose
Example Sentences
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"In other words, all hell broke loose," Kennett said.
From Science Daily • Jan. 1, 2026
Then there was the time a date tried to kiss him, he refused and all hell broke loose.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025
Several times now, he's been late off the mark, belatedly following Musk's lead after all hell broke loose.
From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024
If all hell broke loose, we would be surrounded by plenty of natural resources with which to fill our jars and freezers and warm our homes.
From Slate • Aug. 9, 2024
Then Bloom kept holding onto the pony until Joe said impatiently, “Let go,” whereupon the lawyer released the horse and all hell broke loose.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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