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

Once, as he was boiling eggs, they exploded and hit the ceiling.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 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

I bounced up and hit the ceiling of the car.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata