become a nightmare

Frequency: 7.613.1 per million words

to change from a good or neutral situation into a very bad one

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Examples (10)

  • The project started well, but soon became a nightmare.
  • Dealing with the bureaucracy can quickly become a nightmare.
  • Her simple home renovation plan has become a financial nightmare.
  • Without proper planning, any large event can become a logistical nightmare.
  • Their vacation, meant to be relaxing, became a total nightmare due to delays.
  • For many small businesses, the new regulations have become an administrative nightmare.
  • The journey through the crowded city streets became a nightmare.
  • What seemed like a good idea at first becomes a nightmare when problems arise.
  • Trying to manage all the different schedules became a juggling nightmare.
  • If the software isn't properly tested, it will become a maintenance nightmare.