Daily Rebus #4 — July 24, 2026

Published July 24, 2026 · Medium · 9 letters (3-3-3)

A lump of mud smashes into an electric fan and sprays everywhere while men run away

Hint: When serious trouble erupts

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HIT THE FAN

Why it works: Something messy literally hits the fan. The phrase describes the moment serious trouble breaks out.

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