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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.