Things went horribly wrong. It was a real train wreck. We tried to {compensate|handle the situation, but it was like trying to stop a flood with a cocktail stick. We're still picking up the shards and feeling the impact of this disaster.
scenario Beyond Repair
This crisis has spiraled out of control. It's a more info total fiasco. We've tried everything to fix it, but nothing seems to function. At this point, it feels like we're hopelessly stuck. Seriously. My {boss|mentor|was absolutely furious. I attempted to explain, but it was no use.
The rest of the day was just as bad. seemed to conspire against me. I couldn'tconcentrate.
By the time I reached my destination, I was completely drained. This day, this horrific day will be forever remembered as an epic fail.
Things Went From Bad to Absolutely Terrible
It all started out terribly 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 throw your hands up.