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Hit the ceiling Meaning in English

expression

ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsiɫɪŋ
HIT thuh SEE-ling
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈiːlɪŋ
hit thuh SEE-ling

释义

To suddenly become very angry.

用法与细微差别

This is an informal idiom, common in spoken English. It means a strong reaction to anger, not just mild annoyance. Often used to describe someone reacting to bad news or a frustrating event.

例句

My dad hit the ceiling when he saw my low grades.

basic

She will hit the ceiling if you break her phone.

basic

The boss hit the ceiling after hearing about the mistake.

basic

Trust me, mom will hit the ceiling when she finds out you lied.

natural

I forgot our anniversary—my partner totally hit the ceiling.

natural

When the kids tracked mud into the house, their dad hit the ceiling.

natural