hit the ceiling

Example Sentences

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Miller reportedly hit the ceiling, furious that arrests aren't widespread and indiscriminate.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025

“Within an instant, they hit the ceiling of the cabin and dropped right back onto the floor.”

From New York Times • May 22, 2024

Once, as he was boiling eggs, they exploded and hit the ceiling.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024

“If there’s not going to be a nurturing source that gives and gives and gives, it’s going to hit the ceiling of its premise. And that is not possible for this play.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2022

I bounced up and hit the ceiling of the car.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata