Meaning of the word "spiral out of control" in English

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spiral out of control

US /ˈspaɪrəl aʊt əv kənˈtroʊl/
UK /ˈspaɪrəl aʊt əv kənˈtrəʊl/

Idiom

to rapidly worsen or become unmanageable

Example:
The situation began to spiral out of control after the unexpected announcement.
Without proper management, the small problem can quickly spiral out of control.