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out of control
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used to describe a situation or a person that is not being managed or regulated properly, resulting in chaos or recklessness
Example
She realized that her bad habits were forming, so she decided to nip them in the bud before they got out of control.
The government imposed controlled burns in the forest to prevent wildfires from spreading out of control.
By next month, I predict Claire will have met trouble halfway so frequently that her anxiety is out of control.
If conflicts are not resolved, their working relationship could spiral out of control.
The situation spins out of control as tensions escalate between the two parties.
