be in complete chaos
为这件事这里已经乱成一团
Because of this, things here are already a complete mess.
— 未麻的部屋 (1998)
很快就会乱成一团。
It’ll soon turn into a complete mess.
冷静,别让心跳乱成一团。
Stay calm. Don’t let your heart race.
你希望这国家乱成一团吗
Do you want this country to descend into chaos?
— 风吹麦浪 (2006)
我们都在等你,这儿都乱成一团了
We’re all waiting for you—it’s a complete mess here.
— 浪潮 (2008)