idiom

hit the ceiling

3Sections

To become extremely angry suddenly

Definition

To become extremely angry suddenly

Examples

  • When he saw the bill, he HIT THE CEILING
  • She HIT THE CEILING when she heard the news
  • My dad will HIT THE CEILING when he finds out

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • explode with anger
  • go ballistic
  • hit the roof

Antonyms:

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