Meaning of hit the ceiling in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   hit the ceiling

   Definitions

   1. get very angry and fly into a rage

   Examples

   • « The professor combusted when the student didn't know the answer to a very elementary question »
   • « Spam makes me go ballistic »

   Derived terms

   • blowup
   • ebullition
   • effusion
   • gush
   • outburst

Browse dictionary

• hit the books
• hit squad
• hit parade
• hit man
• hit the ceiling
• hit the deck
• hit the dirt
• hit the hay
• hit the jackpot