cheer it to the rafters

[Eugene2114]

It contained absolutely nothing new and was riddled with pre-conditions..Yet Congress cheered it to the rafters.
- Why "to the rafters"? Could you bring more examples of that saying?
Thanks.

[Alan]

Hi,

This would suggest that the cheering was very loud and went up to the rafters, which are the beams that support the roof of a building. There is another expression along these lines 'raise the roof', which is also used for loud cheering/singing.

Alan
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[Eugene2114]

So, Congress gave a big hand to the speech...
Thank you, Alan.