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Culips Everyday English Podcast

Catch Word #277 – Hit the fan

May 24, 2024
Learn how to describe challenging situations in English with the expressions 'To hit the fan' and 'Everything's gone south'. Explore examples of these phrases in everyday conversations, corporate scandals, workplace disasters, and project struggles. Discover the origins and cultural context behind these idioms, and boost your English skills with practical advice on using them correctly.
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Quick takeaways

  • 'To hit the fan' describes situations rapidly worsening, causing chaos and requiring immediate action in work settings.
  • 'Everything's gone south' signifies a negative turn in events, symbolizing deteriorating situations or failing relationships.

Deep dives

Expression 1: To Hit the Fan

When a situation suddenly becomes worse, escalating from one problem to another, creating chaos. The expression is used informally, often in work settings like during emergencies or project failures.

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