perfect storm
/ˈpər.fɛkt ˈstoʊrm/ · per.fect.storm
noun
- A situation whereby several problems come together and make everything worse. The company's financial struggles created a perfect storm that led to its bankruptcy.
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- A powerful hurricane or other major weather disturbance, especially as produced by a combination of meteorological conditions. The perfect storm that hit the coast caused widespread destruction and power outages.
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Did you know? The phrase 'perfect storm' is often used metaphorically to describe a situation that is beyond control or is a combination of unfavorable factors, but it can also be used literally to describe a severe weather event.