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lift/raise the roof raise the roofTo engage in loud, unrestrained, and boisterous behavior, especially at a party or while celebrating. Nearly half the town showed up to the party, and we all raised the roof for the entire night. Fans raised the roof when their team won the championship for the first time in over 60 years.See also: raise, roofraise the roof1. 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. See also: raise, roofraise the roof If a crowd of people raises the roof, it makes a very loud noise by cheering, shouting or singing. Best audience I've ever had in my life — they practically raised the roof. Note: In British English, you can also say that a crowd of people lifts the roof. The fans lifted the roof when Mulligan scored.See also: raise, roofraise the roof make or cause someone to make a lot of noise inside a building, for example through cheering. 1995 Daily Mail The fans were patient and understanding and when I finally scored against Swansea they raised the roof. See also: raise, rooflift/raise the ˈroof (also bring the ˈroof down) (informal) (of a large group of people) make a very loud noise, for example by shouting or singing: The audience raised the roof when the band played their favourite song. ♢ The crowd brought the roof down when the home team scored. I had never ever heard such cheering.See also: lift, raise, roof 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.See also: raise, roof |