"controlled chaos" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} controlled chaos (uncountable)
  1. A state or situation that appears to be completely disorganised, but where some things are under control. Tags: uncountable Translations (controlled chaos): kontrolleret kaos [neuter] (Danish), hallittu kaaos (Finnish), haos controlat (Romanian), supil na dimayaw (Tagalog)
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