Go through the roof
verb
To rise or increase dramatically.
When they announced their new product, their sales went through the roof.
Often appears as...
- sales go through the roof
- popularity goes through the roof
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Idiomatic
verb
To become extremely angry.
When dad found out we broke the vase, he went through the roof.
Often appears as...
- she went through the roof
- his temper went through the roof
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Idiomatic
verb
To rise or increase dramatically.
When they announced their new product, their sales went through the roof.
Often appears as...
- sales go through the roof
- popularity goes through the roof
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Idiomatic
verb
To become extremely angry.
When dad found out we broke the vase, he went through the roof.
Often appears as...
- she went through the roof
- his temper went through the roof
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive News
Often used when something improves beyond expectations due to positive events or news.
Their stock prices went through the roof after the merger was announced.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration
Can be used to exaggerate for dramatic effect, not always literal.
When the celebrity entered, her fans' excitement went through the roof.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Spike
Describes a sudden and sharp increase, often surprising or unexpected.
Demand for the new phone model went through the roof overnight.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive News
Often used when something improves beyond expectations due to positive events or news.
Their stock prices went through the roof after the merger was announced.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration
Can be used to exaggerate for dramatic effect, not always literal.
When the celebrity entered, her fans' excitement went through the roof.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Spike
Describes a sudden and sharp increase, often surprising or unexpected.
Demand for the new phone model went through the roof overnight.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive News
Often used when something improves beyond expectations due to positive events or news.
Their stock prices went through the roof after the merger was announced.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration
Can be used to exaggerate for dramatic effect, not always literal.
When the celebrity entered, her fans' excitement went through the roof.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Spike
Describes a sudden and sharp increase, often surprising or unexpected.
Demand for the new phone model went through the roof overnight.
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