hit the roof
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He says a big Russian charter group recently cancelled their planned Goa trip and went to Vietnam instead where demand has "hit the roof".
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
He heard the ball hit the roof, dashed toward the sound and retrieved the ball from under a bush.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2025
“Rain! Beautiful, glorious rain. I love making soups and stews while it rains outside. After dinner, curling up and listening to it hit the roof while reading a good book.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2021
Khris Davis hit a flyball that hit the roof and was caught by Alvarez.
From Fox News ● Oct. 3, 2021
When he was standing next to her, he flipped it out in front of him and Bridge heard something go thunk when it hit the roof.
From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead
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