How falling tree might lose temper? (3,3,4)

I believe the answer is:

hit the roof

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(Other definitions for hit the roof that I've seen before include "Become furious" , "Suddenly become very angry" , "Lose patience completely" , "Go mad" , "and one's top" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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