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to go to hell in (a) handbasket
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оказаться в очень плохом состоянии
to rapidly and irreversibly deteriorate or decline in a manner that is likely to result in a bad outcome or failure
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Disapproving
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "go to hell in a handbasket" and when to use it?
The origin of the phrase "go to hell in a handbasket" likely dates back to the 19th or early 20th century in the United States. The idiom "go to hell in a handbasket" is used to describe a situation or person that is rapidly deteriorating or heading towards disaster.
Example
She is going to hell in handbag by spending all her money on unnecessary things.
The company is going to hell in a handbasket because of their poor management.
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