raise the roof
To cause a commotion, as by boisterous celebrating or loud complaining; to make considerable noise.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The band played so loudly that they really raised the roof.”
“When the team scored the winning goal in the final minute, the fans in the stadium raised the roof.”
“Upon discovering the unfair pay cuts, the workers threatened to raise the roof at the next board meeting if their demands were not met.”
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burn the roof
To experience a great time enjoying and dancing to the music in a dancehall or nightclub.
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fix the roof while the sun is shining
To deal with a problem or potential problem while conditions are favorable.
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hit the roof
To be explosively angry; to lose one's temper.
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raise Cain
Synonym of raise hell.
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raise eyebrows
To cause surprise.
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raise hell
To cause a considerable disturbance.
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raise one's eyebrows
Of a person, to be surprised.
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raise one's voice
To speak loudly, especially in anger.
Last updated August 10, 2026