go through the ceiling

go through the ceiling

To increase significantly and often suddenly. Interest in our restaurant went through the ceiling after that glowing review in the newspaper. Wow, with the way the stock market's been booming, my investments have gone through the ceiling! Sales for our product went through the ceiling after our commercials started airing.

See also: ceiling, go, through

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go through the ceiling

COMMON If the level of something goes through the ceiling, it increases by a lot very rapidly. Sales went through the ceiling and pharmacists began reporting shortages of the drug. Compare with go through the roof.

See also: ceiling, go, through

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