Through the roof Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɹu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹuf/, /ˈɹʊf
THROO thuh ROOF
θɹˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːf
th-ROO thuh ROOF
Definition
Describes something (often numbers, prices, emotions, or levels) that has increased a lot, often suddenly, sometimes to a surprisingly high level.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and used mostly in speech. Common with 'prices', 'costs', 'sales', and strong emotions like 'anger went through the roof'. Implies a sudden, extreme increase. Not used for decreases or gradual growth.
Spanish: por las nubes - disparadoPortuguese (BR): nas alturas - disparadoPortuguese (PT): nas alturas - disparadoChinese (Simplified): 飙升 - 极高Chinese (Traditional): 飆升 - 極高Hindi: बहुत ज़्यादा - आसमान छूनाArabic: وصل لأعلى حد - مرتفع جدًاBengali: আকাশচুম্বী - খুব বেড়ে যাওয়াRussian: зашкаливает - взлетел(а) до небес - очень сильно вырос(ла)Japanese: うなぎのぼり - 急激に（非常に）上がるVietnamese: tăng vọt - tăng lên chóng mặtKorean: 치솟다 - 급격히 오르다Turkish: fırlamak - tavan yapmak - aniden çok artmakUrdu: آسمان کو چھو جانا - یک دم بہت بڑھ جاناIndonesian: melonjak tinggi - naik drastis
Example Sentences
The price of gas went through the roof last month.
basic
My stress levels are through the roof during exams.
basic
After the news, her happiness was through the roof.
basic
Sales went through the roof after they launched the new phone.
natural
My parents' anger was through the roof when they found out.
natural
Rent in this city is through the roof these days!
natural