Break the ice Under the weather Hit the nail on the head Cost an arm and a leg Piece of cake Let the cat out of the bag Bite the bullet Call it a day Cut corners Give someone the cold shoulder The best of both worlds Burning the midnight oil Beat around the bush Once in a blue moon Kill two birds with one stone Through thick and thin Get out of hand Miss the boat See eye to eye Keep your chin up
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Get out of hand
This means that a situation has become chaotic or difficult to control. It is often used for parties, arguments, or project costs.
Examples in context
The protest quickly got out of hand.
The protest quickly got out of hand.
Things got out of hand at the office party.
Things got out of hand at the office party.
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