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raise eyebrows

idiom

To cause surprise.


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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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