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Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2021 (Model questions) Question 3

Question 3

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose from the options the one that best interprets the underlined expression: My boss hit the ceiling when he was told of the atrocious acts committed in his absence.

  1. A.became angry
  2. B.became nervous
  3. C.stammered as he spoke
  4. D.said the whole truth
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (became angry)

Explanation

To hit the ceiling means to become very angry suddenly.