Utterly Awful

Things went horribly wrong. It was a real fiasco. We tried to {compensate|handle the situation, but it was like trying to stop a blizzard with a teaspoon. We're still picking up the shards and feeling the sting of this epic fail.

scenario Beyond Repair

This crisis has spiraled out of control. It's a total catastrophe. We've tried anything to fix it, but nothing seems to function. At this point, it feels like we're hopelessly stuck. Seriously. My {boss|friend|was absolutely furious. I managed to explain, but it was no use.

The rest of the day was an absolute nightmare. Everything. I couldn'tthink straight.

By the time I reached my destination, I was exhausted. This day, this horrific day will be forever remembered as a day to forget. more info

Things Went From Bad to Absolutely Terrible

It all started out badly 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 run away and hide.