all bedlam breaks loose

English

Etymology

Probably coined to act as an alternative to all hell breaks loose that would not be perceived to be potentially insensitive, impious, or otherwise inappropriate.

Phrase

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

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