all bedlam breaks loose

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What does all bedlam breaks loose mean?

The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.

Where does all bedlam breaks loose come from?

Probably coined to act as an alternative to all hell breaks loose that would not be perceived to be potentially insensitive, impious, or otherwise inappropriate.

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