After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The manager hit the roof when he was presented with a huge estimate for the new project. This means that the manager
- became very suspicious
- threw an object at the roof
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became very angry
- ordered the project to be started at once
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
The phrase "hit the roof" means to become very angry or upset. It is an idiomatic expression used to describe a strong emotional reaction, especially anger.