Things went disastrously wrong. It was a real mess. We tried to {compensate|handle 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 blow of this disaster.
situation Beyond Repair
This crisis has spiraled out of control. It's a total fiasco. We've tried just about everything to fix it, but nothing seems to be effective. At this point, it feels like we're toast. Seriously. My {boss|friend|was absolutely furious. I managed to explain, but it was pointless.
The rest of the day was an absolute nightmare. was a catastrophe. I couldn'tthink straight.
By the time I got home, I was physically and emotionally wiped out. This day, this horrific day will be forever remembered as the worst day ever.
Things Went From Bad to Absolutely Terrible
It all started out horribly 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 read more 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 situation where you just want to throw your hands up.