dumpster fire
Originating in the US, "dumpster fire" is a vivid metaphor describing a situation that has gone from bad to worse, similar to a fire breaking out in a trash bin.
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Definition
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(informal, slang)A situation that is extremely chaotic and disastrously mismanaged.
Example
- The company's financial report was a complete dumpster fire, revealing massive losses.
- After the unexpected resignation of the CEO, the entire project turned into a dumpster fire.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dumpster fire":
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