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
His one obvious slip-up: A deep ball hit the ceiling in the indoor facility.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2023
Initial information suggests that humidity had triggered the landslide, which hit the ceiling of the shrine and caused it to collapse, the civil defence service said in a statement.
From Reuters • Aug. 21, 2022
It hit the ceiling and bounced on Scott’s head before rattling to the floor.
From "George" by Alex Gino
