hit the ceiling

• Umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck dafür, in große Wut zu geraten oder plötzlich die Beherrschung zu verlieren.

An informal expression meaning to become extremely angry or lose one's temper suddenly.

1. Become very angryB2informal

   To suddenly become extremely angry or furious.

   An die Decke gehen

   • When he saw the broken window, he hit the ceiling.
   • She hit the ceiling when she found out about the mistake.
   • My dad will hit the ceiling if he sees this mess.