
Hit the ceiling/roof
Expressing Anger
Used to describe an extreme emotional reaction, often due to frustration or shock.
Dad hit the ceiling when he saw the dent in his new car.
Figurative Speech
Not to be taken literally. Nobody is actually hitting any ceiling—it’s a metaphor for anger.
I mistakenly sent the report to the wrong client, and my boss nearly hit the roof.
Colloquial
Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or professional contexts.
She’s going to hit the ceiling when she hears you've lost her keys.
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