Every which way but loose

Meaning

In a state of total chaos, confusion, or lack of control. It often describes someone who is frantic or a room that is a complete disaster.

Energetic, chaotic

Used in a sentence

• After the hurricane, the debris was scattered every which way but loose.
• He was running around every which way but loose trying to catch the dog.
• The kids had the living room turned every which way but loose.