The phrase 'to hit the roof' means to suddenly become very angry. It describes an intense and immediate reaction of rage.
La frase 'to hit the roof' significa enfadarse mucho de repente. Describe una reacción de ira intensa e inmediata.
| Idiom | to hit the roof |
|---|---|
| Definition | to suddenly become very angry |
| Examples | - She hit the roof when he told her he couldn't come after all. - My parents hit the roof when I told them I'd dropped out of college. - She'll hit the roof if she knows I paid this much for a pair of shoes. - When I tell the boss I don't want to do it, he's going to hit the roof, because he needs somebody training for it In order to qualify for some extra funding. |
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