Things went disastrously wrong. It was a real train wreck. We tried to {compensate|handle the situation, but it was like trying to stop a blizzard with a spoon. We're still picking up the pieces and feeling the sting of this epic fail.
predicament 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 be effective. At this point, it feels like we're toast. Seriously. My {boss|mentor|was absolutely furious. I managed to explain, but it was no use.
The rest of the day was even worse. seemed to conspire against me. I couldn'tfocus.
By the time I got home, I was completely drained. This day, this here terrible day will be forever remembered as an epic fail.
Things Went From Bad to Absolutely Terrible
It all started out horribly with a simple mishap/incident/screw-up. But then things 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 run away and hide.
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