hit the ceiling
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Miller reportedly hit the ceiling, furious that arrests aren't widespread and indiscriminate.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2025
Once, as he was boiling eggs, they exploded and hit the ceiling.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2024
After the fire hit the ceiling, I don't think it was ok.
From Reuters ● Dec. 30, 2022
I haven’t yet hit the ceiling on an SSD.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 25, 2022
I bounced up and hit the ceiling of the car.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
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