hit the roof

• Informelle Redewendung, die bedeutet, in äußerste Wut zu geraten oder plötzlich die Selbstbeherrschung zu verlieren, oft dramatisch oder explosiv.

An informal expression meaning to become extremely angry or lose one's temper suddenly, often in a dramatic or explosive way.

1. Become very angryB2informal

   To suddenly become extremely angry or furious.

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   • When he saw the broken window, he hit the roof.
   • My parents will hit the roof if they find out I lied.
   • She hit the roof when she discovered the mistake.