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raise the roof

to make a loud noise by shouting, clapping or singing. They finished the set with their current hit and the audience raised the roof.

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raise the roof

1. to show great enthusiasm. The whole college is ready to raise the roof at next weekend's homecoming celebrations.

2. to complain loudly. He didn't care if his boss raised the roof or even threatened to fire him, he knew he was right.

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It's like breaking a few back windows in a man's house; whereas, if you want to make him really sit up, you must try at least to raise the roof. The Secret Agent by Conrad, Joseph View in context More results

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