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/ar-MAR-seh lah mah-ree-mo-REH-nah/

All hell breaks loose — a huge scandal, fight or uproar erupts. La Marimorena was a legendary Madrid tavern known for its brawls, and the expression stuck.

Example

"When he said that at dinner, all hell broke loose."

"There was a massive scene at the meeting when they announced the changes."

Regional synonyms:

Negocio turbio o trampa para obtener algo de forma deshonesta. Se usa para hablar de maniobras poco éticas, desde tranzas políticas hasta trampitas en el trabajo.