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raise the roof

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raise the roof

1. to show great enthusiasm The whole college is ready to raise the roof at next weekend's homecoming celebrations.

2. to complain loudly He didn't care if his boss raised the roof or even threatened to fire him, he knew he was right.

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raise the roof

to make a loud noise by shouting, clapping or singing They finished the set with their current hit and the audience raised the roof.

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raise the roof

1. Be extremely noisy and boisterous, as in They'd had a lot to drink and were really raising the roof last night.

2. Complain loudly and angrily, as in When the landlord increased the rent, the tenants raised the roof about his lack of repairs and maintenance . Both usages convey the image of the roof being lifted because it cannot contain either noise or rage. [Slang; mid-1800s] Also see hit the ceiling.

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raise the roof

Slang

1. To be extremely noisy and boisterous: They raised the roof at the party.

2. To complain loudly and bitterly: Angry tenants finally raised the roof about their noisy neighbors.

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