go through the ceiling

go through the ceiling

To increase significantly and often suddenly. Interest in our restaurant went through the ceiling after that glowing review in the newspaper.See also: ceiling, go, through

go through the ceiling

COMMON If the level of something goes through the ceiling, it increases by a lot very rapidly. Sales went through the ceiling and pharmacists began reporting shortages of the drug. Compare with go through the roof.See also: ceiling, go, through