English / idiom
Hit the Ceiling
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To lose one's temper and become extremely furious.
In context
01
Dad hit the ceiling when he discovered muddy footprints all over the freshly mopped living room floor.
02
Mom will hit the ceiling if she returns home and finds the kitchen sink overflowing with dirty dishes.
Synonyms
hit the roof,blow one's top,fly off the handle
Antonyms
keep one's cool,stay calm,remain composed
Collocations
hit the ceiling over a mess,make someone hit the ceiling,almost hit the ceiling