Handbasket
noun
A small basket that is held in the hand, often used for carrying items.
She filled her handbasket with fresh apples from the market.
Often appears as...
- shopping handbasket
- woven handbasket
Usage tips
Neutral
basket, shopping basket, wicker basket
noun
A metaphorical expression referring to a situation that is worsening quickly.
The project was poorly managed, and now it's really going to hell in a handbasket.
Often appears as...
- it's going to hell in a handbasket
- that situation is a handbasket
Usage tips
Informal
going to hell in a handbasket
noun
A small basket that is held in the hand, often used for carrying items.
She filled her handbasket with fresh apples from the market.
Often appears as...
- shopping handbasket
- woven handbasket
Usage tips
Neutral
basket, shopping basket, wicker basket
noun
A metaphorical expression referring to a situation that is worsening quickly.
The project was poorly managed, and now it's really going to hell in a handbasket.
Often appears as...
- it's going to hell in a handbasket
- that situation is a handbasket
Usage tips
Informal
going to hell in a handbasket
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/1Context
The term 'handbasket' should be understood clearly depending on its literal or metaphorical use.
In a shopping setting, it refers to a basket for carrying items. Metaphorically, it signifies a dire situation.
Pro Tip 1/1Context
The term 'handbasket' should be understood clearly depending on its literal or metaphorical use.
In a shopping setting, it refers to a basket for carrying items. Metaphorically, it signifies a dire situation.
Pro Tip 1/1Context
The term 'handbasket' should be understood clearly depending on its literal or metaphorical use.
In a shopping setting, it refers to a basket for carrying items. Metaphorically, it signifies a dire situation.
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