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raise to the purple

idiom

To be elevated to a very high rank.


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  1. 01

    once in a purple moon

    Extremely rarely; almost never.

  2. 02

    raise Cain

    Synonym of raise hell.

  3. 03

    raise eyebrows

    To cause surprise.

  4. 04

    raise hell

    To cause a considerable disturbance.

  5. 05

    raise one's eyebrows

    Of a person, to be surprised.

  6. 06

    raise one's voice

    To speak loudly, especially in anger.

  7. 07

    raise someone's hackles

    To annoy or anger someone.

  8. 08

    raise someone's shag

    To anger or annoy someone.

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