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ashley2bbs
 
Reply Thu 29 Jun, 2006 02:06 am
excuse me , but could you tell me the meaning of the phrase "hit the ceiling ".thank you
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Linkat
 
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Reply Thu 29 Jun, 2006 06:45 am
To become extremely angry
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Wilso
 
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Reply Thu 29 Jun, 2006 06:47 am
In Australia it's commonly "hit the roof".
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flyboy804
 
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Reply Thu 29 Jun, 2006 07:40 am
In U.S., when "roof" is used, the expression is "went through the roof". The two expressions mean the same thing; however the images formed would appear to show more anger when penetrating the roof. Hitting the ceiling would present a least violent image, but all three are mighty angry.
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