てんやわんや

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

confusion; commotion; chaos

Describes a state of noisy, bustling disorder where people are rushing around in panic or excitement. Often used for situations like a busy workplace, a crowded event, or a sudden upheaval.

• 引ひっ越こしの準じゅん備びで家いえ中じゅうがてんやわんやだ。

  The whole house is in chaos with the moving preparations.

• 新しん製せい品ひんの発はつ売ばい日びは店みせがてんやわんやの大おお騒さわぎになった。

  On the new product launch day, the store was in a state of utter commotion.