Meaning of the word "all hell breaks loose" in English

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all hell breaks loose

US /ɔːl hel breɪks luːs/
UK /ɔːl hel breɪks luːs/
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Idiom

1.

a situation in which there is sudden chaos, noise, and trouble

Example:
When the fire alarm went off, all hell broke loose in the building.
If the team loses this game, all hell will break loose among the fans.
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