hit the roof
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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
When Gavin and Stacey announced their intention to get married in Barry, Gavin's mother Pam hit the roof.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2024
“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
Mackenzie took one look at it and hit the roof.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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