hit the ceiling
Example Sentences
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"There are benefits to a strike day, but they are ultimately limited before you hit the ceiling of other pressures from outside the trust," said one senior hospital manager.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Miller reportedly hit the ceiling, furious that arrests aren't widespread and indiscriminate.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025
“Several people” hit the ceiling of the plane, he added, including a woman in his row.
From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2023
After the fire hit the ceiling, I don't think it was ok.
From Reuters • Dec. 30, 2022
Calvin says, “I think we’ll hit the ceiling boards about five feet down. Maybe six. We have to keep the hole super perfect, Mason. We want the Sonotube to fit tight.”
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
