Go through the roof Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹuf/, /ˈɹʊf
GOH throo thuh ROOF
ɡˈəʊ/ /θɹˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːf
guh-OH throo the ROOF
Definition
To increase very quickly or to become very angry suddenly. Often used for prices or emotions.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, vivid; often used for prices ('prices went through the roof') or emotions ('he went through the roof' meaning 'became furious'). Not literal—a figurative idiom.
Spanish: dispararse - subir como la espuma - enfadarse muchísimoPortuguese (BR): disparar - subir muito rápido - ficar furiosoPortuguese (PT): disparar - subir muito rápido - ficar furiosoChinese (Simplified): 急剧上升 - 大发脾气Chinese (Traditional): 急劇上升 - 勃然大怒Hindi: आसमान छूना - बहुत गुस्सा होनाArabic: ارتفع بشكل هائل - غضب بشدةBengali: আকাশ ছোঁয়া - প্রচণ্ড রেগে যাওয়াRussian: взлететь до небес - взорваться от злостиJapanese: 急騰する - 怒りで爆発するVietnamese: tăng vọt - nổi giận đùng đùngKorean: 급등하다 - 몹시 화를 내다Turkish: tavan yapmak - çileden çıkmakUrdu: آسمان کو چھو جانا - شدید غصہ آناIndonesian: melonjak - marah besar
Example Sentences
When oil prices go through the roof, everything gets more expensive.
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His anger went through the roof when he saw the mess.
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Sales usually go through the roof during the holiday season.
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If rent goes through the roof again, I'll have to move out.
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Dad went through the roof when he saw my grades.
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Our electricity bill went through the roof last month because of the heat.
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