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.

What is the origin of the idiom "go to hell in a handbasket" and when to use it?

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to [go] to hell in (a|) (handbasket|handbag)

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Definition och betydelse av "go to hell in (a) handbasket"på engelska

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