hit the ceiling

• Expresión informal que significa enfurecerse de repente o perder el control por ira, a menudo ante una provocación o noticia inesperada.

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.

   subirse por las paredes

   • 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.