Things went disastrously wrong. It was a real fiasco. We tried to {compensate|address the situation, get more info but it was like trying to stop a tsunami with a teaspoon. We're still picking up the shards and feeling the sting of this disaster.
situation Beyond Repair
This problem has spiraled out of control. It's a total catastrophe. We've tried just about everything to fix it, but nothing seems to function. At this point, it feels like we're doomed. Seriously. My {boss|friend|was absolutely furious. I attempted to explain, but it was no use.
The rest of the day was even worse. was a catastrophe. I stay awake.
By the time I reached my destination, I was physically and emotionally wiped out. This day, this terrible 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 throw your hands up.