一發不可收拾

The number one; single; a; as soon as; entire; whole; all; a "one" radical in Chinese characters; also used for clarity when spelling out numbers.

To send out or issue; to develop or grow; to start or begin; to inspire or enlighten; to make a profit.

Function word; no; not; un-; negative prefix; used to form questions or emphasize a statement; sometimes used for rhythm.

Able to; can; may; to permit; to approve; suitable; worth; but; however; certainly; very.

to receive; to accept; to collect; to harvest; to put away; to stop; to restrain; to take back; to get

To pick up or collect something; to tidy or arrange; the numeral ten in its formal banking form.