all bedlam breaks loose

English

Etymology

Probably coined to act as an alternative to a similar phrase (which is well-known) that would not be perceived (unlike that other phrase) to be potentially insensitive, impious, or otherwise inappropriate.

Verb

all bedlam breaks loose (simple past all bedlam broke loose)

  1. (idiomatic) The situation becomes chaotic or characterised by conflict or rage.
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