Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-hit-the-roof

idiom

/tə hɪt ðə ruːf/

Definition

To become extremely angry or to go to a great extreme in behavior or reaction.

Examples

After hearing the unfair criticism, she hit the roof and demanded an explanation.
When the team lost the match, the coach hit the roof and yelled at the players.

Meaning

The phrase refers to a sudden, intense outburst of anger or emotional reaction. It can also imply reaching a peak or surge in reaction that is unexpected or exaggerated.