Things went catastrophically wrong. It was a real fiasco. We tried to {compensate|address the situation, but it was like trying to stop a flood with a spoon. We're still picking up the debris and feeling the sting of this disaster.
situation Beyond Repair
This problem has spiraled out of control. It's a total disaster. We've tried anything to fix it, but nothing seems to work. At this point, get more info it feels like we're hopelessly stuck. Seriously. My {boss|friend|was absolutely furious. I tried to explain, but it was a hopeless situation.
The rest of the day was absolutely horrendous. was a catastrophe. I stay awake.
By the time I got home, I was utterly defeated. 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 terribly with a simple mishap/incident/screw-up. But then it 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.