How to Pronounce "through the roof"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹuf/, /ˈɹʊf
British English
θɹˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROO thuh ROOF
UK
th-ROO thuh ROOF
Listen in Context
The price of gas went through the roof last month.
My stress levels are through the roof during exams.
After the news, her happiness was through the roof.
Sales went through the roof after they launched the new phone.