through the roof
Pronunciation
/θɹuː ðə ɹˈuːf/

Definition & Meaning of "through the roof"in English

through the roof
01

exceptionally high in quantity, intensity, or degree

Idiom
Grammatical Information

What does "through the roof" mean in slang?

The phrase "through the roof" means something is extremely high, especially in degree, intensity, or quantity. The structure comes from the literal idea of something rising beyond a building's roof, used metaphorically to describe sharp increases or extreme levels. It is informal slang commonly used for prices, emotions, or performance levels, such as "prices went through the roof" or "his excitement went through the roof."

Examples
Rent in this city is through the roof!
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