Grammar fix
spiral out of control
become uncontrollable
To become worse and impossible to manage or control.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Without quick action, the argument could spiral out of control.
Last year my phone bill spiralled out of control because I kept buying extra data, so now I'm on a proper monthly plan.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The argument spiralled out of the control.
Say: The argument spiralled out of control.
No article: it's always 'out of control'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
A situation quickly gets worse and bigger
How seriousGrowingUncontrolled
snowballA problem grows as its effects create further problems.blow upAn argument or problem suddenly becomes much more serious.
spiral out of controlYou're here · A worsening situation becomes impossible to manage.