The king decided to raise his loyal advisor to the purple.
raise to the purple
idiomTo be elevated to a very high rank.
After years of dedicated service to the empire, the general was finally raised to the purple.
Following the sudden death of the emperor, the senate debated which noble candidate should be raised to the purple to lead the nation.
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raise Cain
Synonym of raise hell.
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raise eyebrows
To cause surprise.
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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