His strange outfit really raised eyebrows at the party.
raise eyebrows
idiomTo cause surprise.
The company's decision to fire the popular manager raised eyebrows among all the employees.
Her sudden resignation from the prestigious firm raised eyebrows throughout the industry, as no one expected her to leave so abruptly.
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knit one's eyebrows
Alternative form of knit one's brows.
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raise Cain
Synonym of raise hell.
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raise hell
To cause a considerable disturbance.
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raise one's eyebrows
Of a person, to be surprised.
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raise one's voice
To speak loudly, especially in anger.
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raise someone's hackles
To annoy or anger someone.
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raise someone's shag
To anger or annoy someone.
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raise someone's spirits
To make someone feel in a better mood