hell of a mess
A really bad situation. Michael's lying got him into one hell of a mess at work. He'll probably get fired.
a hell of a mess
Inf. a terrible mess. (Use caution with hell.) This is really a hell of a mess you've gotten us into. I never dreamed I'd come back to such a hell of a mess.
hell of a mess
n. a terrible mess. (see also mell of a hess. Use caution with hell.) This is really a hell of a mess you’ve gotten us into.