How to Pronounce "go through the roof"
expression
GOH throo thuh ROOF
guh-OH throo the ROOF
Definition
To increase very quickly or to become very angry suddenly. Often used for prices or emotions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹuf/, /ˈɹʊf
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /θɹˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH throo thuh ROOF
UK
guh-OH throo the ROOF
Listen in Context
When oil prices go through the roof, everything gets more expensive.
His anger went through the roof when he saw the mess.
Sales usually go through the roof during the holiday season.
If rent goes through the roof again, I'll have to move out.