Completely Terrible
Things went catastrophically wrong. It was a real fiasco. We tried to {compensate|mitigate the situation, but it was like trying to stop a tsunami with a spoon. We're still picking up the debris and feeling the impact of this epic fail.
situation Beyond Repair
This crisis has spiraled out of control. It's a total disaster. We've tried everything 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 attempted to explain, but it was pointless.
The rest of the day was just as bad. was a catastrophe. I stay awake.
By the time I got home, I was exhausted. This day, this horrific day will more info be forever remembered as the worst day ever.
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.