all bedlam breaks loose

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English

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Etymology

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Probably coined to act as an alternative to all hell breaks loose that would not be perceived to be potentially insensitive, impious, or otherwise inappropriate.

Verb

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all bedlam breaks loose (simple past all bedlam broke loose)

  1. (idiomatic) The situation becomes chaotic or characterised by conflict or rage.