hit the roof — to become extremely angry or furious
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to become extremely angry or furious
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɪt ðə ruːf/
Korean meaning: 극도로 화가 나다, 분노하다
Korean pronunciation: **히**트 더 **루**프
Example Sentences
- My mom will hit the roof when she sees my report card.
- The boss hit the roof after discovering the missing files.
- I thought Dad would hit the roof, but he just laughed at my mistake.
hit the roof
NOUN//hɪt ðə ruːf//
to become extremely angry or furious

a father slams his fist down on the kitchen table making dishes jump and rattle everywhere. His face is bright red with bulging eyes and steam literally coming out of his ears. A spilled glass of milk spreads across the table after his children were fighting over toys. The mess from their argument has knocked over salt shakers and scattered food everywhere. His wife covers her mouth in shock while the two young children cower behind their chairs. Everyone in the kitchen freezes as they witness his explosive reaction to the chaos. someone becoming extremely angry and furious
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Origin
건물의 지붕(roof)을 때릴(hit) 정도로 화가 치솟는다는 비유적 표현에서 유래되었습니다. 분노가 폭발하여 천장을 뚫고 지붕까지 닿을 정도라는 생생한 이미지를 담고 있습니다.
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“My mom will hit the roof when she sees my report card.”
“The boss hit the roof after discovering the missing files.”
“I thought Dad would hit the roof, but he just laughed at my mistake.”
“She hit the roof when she found out her cat had eaten her homework.”
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