Phrase guide

raise the roof

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To cause a commotion, as by boisterous celebrating or loud complaining; to make considerable noise.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

get very angry

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • He will raise the roof when he hears this

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: anger, see red

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 喧鬧 (xuānnào) — cause a commotion
  • Chinese Mandarin: 喧囂 (xuānxiāo) — cause a commotion
  • Finnish: pitää meteliä — cause a commotion