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
Once, as he was boiling eggs, they exploded and hit the ceiling.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024
After the fire hit the ceiling, I don't think it was ok.
From Reuters • Dec. 30, 2022
Then he is quieter to say, “You hit the ceiling of the root cellar! Sweet!”
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
