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
WSU and OSU probably won’t have the wherewithal to hit the ceiling, which doesn’t mean they cannot be competitive in football and men’s basketball.
From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024
“Within an instant, they hit the ceiling of the cabin and dropped right back onto the floor.”
From New York Times • May 22, 2024
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
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
