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Hit the ceiling/roof

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