VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Raise the Roof

Meaning:

Make a great deal of noise (said of a crowd)

Examples:

  • When the band started playing their hit song, the crowd raised the roof with their cheers and applause.
  • At the company party, everyone was dancing and having a great time, and they really raised the roof.
  • The sports team won the championship, and the fans raised the roof with their chanting and cheering.
  • When the comedian told a hilarious joke, the audience raised the roof with their laughter.
  • The festival was a huge success, and the performers raised the roof with their energetic and lively performances.
  • When the birthday girl blew out the candles, her friends and family raised the roof with their singing and applause.
  • The charity auction raised a lot of money for the cause, and the organizers raised the roof with their gratitude and appreciation.
  • The kids put on a play for their parents, and they raised the roof with their enthusiasm and talent.
  • When the fireworks started, the crowd raised the roof with their oohs and ahhs.
  • At the political rally, the candidate raised the roof with their inspiring speech and promises for change.