hit the roof — 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