all bedlam breaks loose in English

Forms: all bedlam broke loose [past] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Probably coined to act as an alternative to all hell breaks loose that would not be perceived to be potentially insensitive, impious, or otherwise inappropriate. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|simple past|all bedlam broke loose|head=all bedlam breaks loose}} all bedlam breaks loose (simple past all bedlam broke loose)

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"all bedlam breaks loose" meaning in English

Phrase

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