/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:
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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: