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Go Through the Roof

Go Through the Roof.

English
idiom

To reach a very high level or become very angry.

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What it means...

To increase dramatically, or to suddenly become extremely angry.

When prices or numbers go through the roof, they rise to a very high level very quickly.

When a person goes through the roof, they become furious.

Use it when…

  • When the cost of something increases far more than anyone expected
  • When demand for a product or service spikes suddenly and sharply
  • When someone reacts with explosive anger to unexpected bad news

Don’t confuse with...

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"Hit the Roof"

Primarily about a person's anger, not dramatic increases in figures

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"Sky-high"

Describing something already at a very high level, not the act of rising

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"Go Through the Roof"

Rising dramatically in amount, or reacting with sudden intense anger

Where you’ll hear it

You’ll hear the "Go Through the Roof" idiom in real life — at work, in relationships, or in the media.

Work & Business

Corporate Issues

After the product launch, sales went through the roof in the very first week.

Relationships & Social Life

Family

Her dad went through the roof when he saw the electricity bill.

Media & Everyday Life

News

Housing prices went through the roof after interest rates dropped.

Use it like this

Here’s how to use "Go Through the Roof" idiom naturally in real conversations, with real examples.

Work & Business

Meetings

You

Our engagement numbers went through the roof after the campaign launched.

Boss

Finally — let's dig into what drove it.

Relationships

Arguments

Partner

Did you tell him about the accident yet?

You

No — he'll go through the roof.

Everyday Conversations

Reacting to situations

Friend

How did ticket prices jump so fast?

You

Demand went through the roof once the lineup was announced.

Last updated:
April 20, 2026

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