hit the roof

hit the roof

To become extremely angry or upset. My parents are going to hit the roof if they find out we had a party here! The boss hit the roof when he saw that we'd already blown through the budget. Dad hit the roof when he saw that I put a dent in his brand-new car.

See also: hit, roof

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hit the ˈroof/ˈceiling

(informal) suddenly become very angry: Every time I mention Patricia, Sam hits the roof.

See also: ceiling, hit, roof

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hit the roof

verb

See hit the ceiling

See also: hit, roof

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