hit the fan

Idioms  

1. see shit will hit the fan.

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Example Sentences

It was 85 seconds into the flight “where things really hit the fan,” Mr. Musk said, when the rocket lost its ability to steer its direction by pointing the engine nozzles.

From New York Times

“After 50 years almost, I’m just gonna call it quits. And I felt great about that. And then out of the blue, the s— hit the fan,” he continued.

From Los Angeles Times

Give the account a nickname with your bank like “Sh*t Hit The Fan Fund” or “No More Stress Savings.”

From Slate

And when Arthur is around, the laughs really hit the fan.

From Los Angeles Times

Kyrgios, 27, insisted his opponent should have been defaulted for the incident, claiming the ball hit the fan on the head, although television replays suggested otherwise.

From BBC