Meaning of the word "go to hell in a handbasket" in English
What does "go to hell in a handbasket" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
go to hell in a handbasket
US /ɡoʊ tə hɛl ɪn ə ˈhændˌbæskɪt/
UK /ɡəʊ tə hɛl ɪn ə ˈhændˌbɑːskɪt/
Idiom
to deteriorate rapidly; to be on a path to complete ruin or disaster
Example:
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If we don't fix these problems, the company is going to go to hell in a handbasket.
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The economy seems to be going to hell in a handbasket with all these new policies.