Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hit-the-roof
idiom
/hɪt ðə ruːf/
Definition
To become extremely angry or to reach a point of high intensity or value.
Examples
- When she found out he had lied to her, she hit the roof!
- The budget hit the roof when the unexpected expenses came in.
Meaning
The phrase ‘hit-the-roof’ is often used to describe a situation where someone loses their temper suddenly or when something exceeds expectations dramatically.
Synonyms
- fly off the handle
- blow a fuse
- go through the roof
