Completely Awful

Things went horribly wrong. It was a real mess. 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 blow of this epic fail.

situation Beyond Repair

This issue has spiraled out of control. It's a total fiasco. We've tried everything to fix it, but nothing seems to be effective. At this point, it feels like we're doomed. Seriously. My {boss|mentor|was absolutely furious. I managed to explain, but it was pointless.

The rest of the day was an absolute nightmare. Everything. I couldn'tfocus.

By the time I got home, I was completely drained. This day, this terrible day will be forever remembered as the worst day ever. website

Things Went From Bad to Absolutely Terrible

It all started out badly 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.