go through the roof

phrase

: to become very angry
When they find out you lied, they're going to go through the roof.

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Unfortunately, every record deal doesn’t go through the roof. Vulture, 11 June 2023 The Cougars’ strength of schedule will go through the roof, reducing the necessity for high-level games, particularly on the road, in November and December to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2022 Get some exercise and take care of your mental health Between worrying about the bills and not knowing what your financial future might look like, your stress levels can go through the roof. CBS News, 3 Aug. 2022 Use your copy to instill emotions in your customers and your conversions and sales will go through the roof. Expert Panel, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021 See All Example Sentences for go through the roof

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“Go through the roof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20through%20the%20roof. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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