English / idiom
Get out of Hand
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To become uncontrollable, chaotic, or difficult to manage
In context
01
Port congestion will get out of hand if freight forwarders do not clear stranded containers promptly.
02
Operational expenses began to get out of hand during the supply chain crisis.
Synonyms
spiral out of control,run riot,get unruly
Antonyms
remain under control,stay in check
Collocations
costs get out of hand,situation gets out of hand,allow things to get out of hand