Meaning: To get very angry.
Examples:
My wife hit the roof when she saw our credit card bill.
The teacher hit the roof when he caught a student cheating.
You’re going to hit the roof when you find out what happened to your car.
Pop Quiz:
What’s the opposite of hit the roof?
A. See red
B. Keep your cool
C. Go nuts
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The correct answer is B. See red and go nuts can also mean become angry, so keep your cool – which means stay calm – is the only possible answer.