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raise eyebrows

idiom
Meaning

To cause surprise.


Examples
SIMPLE

His strange outfit really raised eyebrows at the party.

CONTEXTUAL

The company's decision to fire the popular manager raised eyebrows among all the employees.

COMPLEX

Her sudden resignation from the prestigious firm raised eyebrows throughout the industry, as no one expected her to leave so abruptly.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    knit one's eyebrows

    Alternative form of knit one's brows.

  2. 02

    raise Cain

    Synonym of raise hell.

  3. 03

    raise hell

    To cause a considerable disturbance.

  4. 04

    raise one's eyebrows

    Of a person, to be surprised.

  5. 05

    raise one's voice

    To speak loudly, especially in anger.

  6. 06

    raise someone's hackles

    To annoy or anger someone.

  7. 07

    raise someone's shag

    To anger or annoy someone.

  8. 08

    raise someone's spirits

    To make someone feel in a better mood

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