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Spiral out Meaning in English

expression

ˈspaɪɹəɫ/ /ˈaʊt
SPY-ruhl OWT
spˈaɪəɹəl/ /ˈaʊt
SPY-uh-ruhl OWT

释义

To increase or get worse quickly and uncontrollably, like a situation, emotion, or problem that gets out of hand.

用法与细微差别

Mostly informal; often heard in talk about emotions, arguments, difficult situations, or rapid developments ('spiral out of control'). Usually used for negative situations getting worse quickly.

例句

If we do nothing, the problem will spiral out of control.

basic

Her anxiety began to spiral out after the exam.

basic

Costs can spiral out if we're not careful.

basic

The meeting started fine but soon began to spiral out into chaos.

natural

Sometimes arguments just spiral out, and it's hard to stop them.

natural

When the news broke, everything seemed to spiral out overnight.

natural