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| I just came across an expression that I can not get to understand fully... What is the meaning of "going to hell in a handbag"? Thanks for your help. Regards, Nel |
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| When something "goes to hell" it means it's deteriorating rapidly, or on a path headed for destruction. Example: First it rained, then a raccoon got into the food; it looked like our whole picnic was going to hell. "Going to hell in a handbag" (sometimes said as "going to hell in a handbasket") simply means going to hell a lot faster and without any effort! (Since a handbag is easy to carry.) Ever since Pee Wee Herman was caught watching that X-rated movie, his career has gone to hell in a handbag. |
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| It means that the situation becomes worse sharply! |
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| ok |
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