up to the rafters
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Meanwhile, a few feet away, fans were seated all the way up to the rafters.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023
The single easiest way to learn a college basketball program’s history is to look up — not statistics in a record book but up to the rafters.
From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023
Then, the banner with his name and his No. 23 went up to the rafters as the pep band played the Michigan State alma mater.
From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2019
Inside it, he was a masterful trash-talker and egomaniac who spoke in the third person, could raise his right eyebrow up to the rafters, and uncorked a catchphrase per minute.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2019
"It's Dog Squad to the rescue!" cries Nala, who has clambered undetected up to the rafters high above the barn floor.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
