raise the roofto make a very loud noise when singing, celebrating
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
raise the roof v. phr.,
informal 1. To make a lot of noise; be happy and noisy.
The gang raised the roof with their singing. 2. To scold loudly.
Mother raised the roof when she saw the dog's muddy footprints on her new bedspread. Compare: KICK UP A FUSS, RAISE CAIN.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲