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It was total destruction vs It was a total mess

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning of something being completely ruined or chaotic. The choice between 'total destruction' and 'a total mess' depends on the context and the level of severity you want to convey.

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It was total destruction

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a situation where everything has been completely ruined or devastated.

This phrase is used to emphasize the extent of damage or devastation caused by an event or situation.

Examples:

  • The hurricane left behind total destruction in the coastal town.
  • The war resulted in total destruction of the city.
  • The earthquake caused total destruction of the historic building.
  • Jun 21, 2013 ... ... in Katrina, and her own home in a wildfire this week; Fire is the worse of the two, Colorado woman says: "It was total destruction this time.
  • Dec 31, 2014 ... It was “Total Destruction to Your Mind” that put Swamp Dogg on the map. That was the first album that Williams recorded as his alter ego, after ...
  • Jul 18, 2014 ... “This is an extremely crowded area, the strike was not on one house but the entire community, and it was total destruction,” Mahmoud Atamneh, ...
  • And within that half mile, it was total destruction. There was very little left.” The average lead time for a tornado warning is about 12 to 13 minutes, which as ...

Alternatives:

  • it was complete devastation
  • it was utter destruction
  • it was complete ruin
  • it was complete destruction

It was a total mess

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a situation that is completely disorganized, chaotic, or in a state of confusion.

This phrase is used to convey a sense of disorder or chaos in a situation.

Examples:

  • The party was a total mess by the time we arrived.
  • The project became a total mess due to miscommunication.
  • Her room was a total mess with clothes scattered everywhere.
  • Sep 4, 2014 ... The wives of the fighters also came to look for their husbands and were left to wait there so that they wouldn't make a fuss. It was a total mess.
  • Dec 11, 2014 ... It was a total mess. But we saw a reindeer! By Nicolas Balcazar. By Nicolas Balcazar. The whole trip was full of contrasts and incredibly different ...
  • Feb 13, 2015 ...It was a total mess. It is really disturbing that people would come in and go through your personal property,” he said. He then watched the ...
  • Jan 4, 2015 ... It was a total mess. MARTIN: (Laughter). HARRIS: I mean, you can tell yourself that your life is about all sorts of big things like faith and love and ...

Alternatives:

  • it was a complete disaster
  • it was a complete shambles
  • it was a complete chaos
  • it was a complete disaster

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