Things went catastrophically wrong. It was a real mess. We tried to {compensate|handle the situation, but it was like trying to stop a flood with a teaspoon. We're still picking up the debris and feeling the sting of this disaster.
scenario 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 function. At this point, it feels like we're toast. Seriously. My {boss|mentor|was absolutely furious. I managed to explain, but it was a complete disaster.
The rest of Very bad the day was just as bad. was a catastrophe. I couldn'tthink straight.
By the time I reached my destination, I was exhausted. 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 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 run away and hide.