Things went horribly wrong. It was a real fiasco. We tried to {compensate|mitigate the situation, but it was like trying to stop a blizzard with a cocktail stick. We're still picking up the debris and feeling the impact of this disaster.

predicament Beyond Repair

This problem has spiraled out of control. It's a total catastrophe. We've tried everything to fix it, but nothing seems to be effective. At this point, it feels like we're hopelessly stuck. Seriously. My {boss|teacher|was absolutely furious. I managed to explain, but it was a hopeless situation.

The rest read more of the day was just as bad. was a catastrophe. I get anything done.

By the time I got home, I was physically and emotionally wiped out. This day, this atrocious day will be forever remembered as a true disaster.

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.