Meaning of the word "raise the roof" in English
What does "raise the roof" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
raise the roof
US /reɪz ðə ruːf/
UK /reɪz ðə ruːf/
Idiom
1.
to make a lot of noise, especially by cheering or celebrating loudly
Example:
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The crowd began to raise the roof when their team scored the winning goal.
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Let's raise the roof tonight and have a great party!
2.
to complain loudly and angrily about something
Example:
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If they don't fix this problem, I'm going to raise the roof with their manager.
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My mom will raise the roof if I come home late again.
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