hit the ceiling
Example Sentences
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Miller reportedly hit the ceiling, furious that arrests aren't widespread and indiscriminate.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025
WSU and OSU probably won’t have the wherewithal to hit the ceiling, which doesn’t mean they cannot be competitive in football and men’s basketball.
From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024
“Within an instant, they hit the ceiling of the cabin and dropped right back onto the floor.”
From New York Times • May 22, 2024
Once, as he was boiling eggs, they exploded and hit the ceiling.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024
Atticus would hit the ceiling when Miss Muffett told him the gory story.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
