How to Pronounce "hit the ceiling"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsiɫɪŋ
HIT thuh SEE-ling
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈiːlɪŋ
hit thuh SEE-ling
Definition
To suddenly become very angry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsiɫɪŋ
British English
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈiːlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT thuh SEE-ling
UK
hit thuh SEE-ling
Listen in Context
My dad hit the ceiling when he saw my low grades.
She will hit the ceiling if you break her phone.
The boss hit the ceiling after hearing about the mistake.
Trust me, mom will hit the ceiling when she finds out you lied.