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
Speaking to the BBC, Mr Jokat revealed that people had hit the ceiling with such force "some of the roof panels were broken".
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2024
“He’s hit the ceiling at a couple of spots at the low part of the dome here trying to kick field goals,” Idaho State special teams coordinator Jesse Thompson said in a phone interview.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2023
“Several people” hit the ceiling of the plane, he added, including a woman in his row.
From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2023
It arched up and hit the ceiling of pine branches above me, slamming back to the ground not a foot in front of me.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
