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

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

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

From Reuters • Dec. 30, 2022

I haven’t yet hit the ceiling on an SSD.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 25, 2022

I jumped so hard, my head hit the ceiling and the eyeball rolled away.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan