Meanings
How to pronounce "hit the fan":
AU
To have a dramatic, usually negative, effect.
Example Sentences
1
When the news of the scandal broke, everything hit the fan.
2
I forgot to submit the report on time, and all hell hit the fan.
3
The quarterback got caught using banned substances, and it really hit the fan.
4
The company went bankrupt, and the situation hit the fan.
5
After failing the final exam, I knew things were going to hit the fan.