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Definitions

hit the ceiling

VERB
get very angry
Synonyms
WEAK
blow a gasket flip out fly off the handle hit the roof lose one's cool lose one's temper wig out

Example Sentences

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Miller reportedly hit the ceiling, furious that arrests aren't widespread and indiscriminate.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025

Speaking to the BBC, Mr Jokat revealed that people had hit the ceiling with such force "some of the roof panels were broken".

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2024

“Several people” hit the ceiling of the plane, he added, including a woman in his row.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2023

After the fire hit the ceiling, I don't think it was ok.

From Reuters • Dec. 30, 2022

“Give everything. Even if we go under—” Her head hit the ceiling.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan