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ceiling
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hit the ceiling and hit the roof
Fig. to get very angry. She really hit the ceiling when she found out what happened. My dad'll hit the roof when he finds out that I wrecked his car.
See also: hit

a glass ceiling
the opinions of people in a company which prevent women from getting such important positions as men The problem for women in broadcasting is the glass ceiling. Women rise but not to the top.
See also: glass

hit the ceiling/roof  (informal)

to become very angry and start shouting If I'm late again he'll hit the roof.
See also: hit

hit the ceiling See: hit the roof
See also: hit


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