Things went horribly wrong. It was a real fiasco. We tried to {compensate|address the situation, but it was like trying to stop a blizzard with a cocktail stick. We're still picking up the shards and feeling the impact of this unmitigated catastrophe.
situation Beyond Repair
This issue has spiraled out of control. It's a total disaster. We've tried everything to fix it, but nothing seems to work. At this point, it feels like we're toast. Seriously. My {boss|mentor|was absolutely furious. I tried to explain, but it was no use.
The rest of the day was just as bad. fell apart. I couldn'tthink straight.
By the time I got home, I was physically and emotionally wiped out. This day, this terrible day will be forever remembered as the worst day ever.
Things Went From Bad to Absolutely Terrible
It all started out badly with a simple mishap/incident/screw-up. But then everything went from bad to absolutely terrible. A series/chain/cascade of unfortunate/awful/disastrous events unfolded/occurred/piled on top each other, leaving me feeling like I was in a nightmare/horror movie/comedy of errors. It's the kind of get more info situation where you just want to throw your hands up.