raise eyebrows



raise (some) eyebrows

also raise a few eyebrows
to cause disapproval or worry The styles now favored by many teenagers have raised a few eyebrows among parents.
See also: eyebrow, raise

raise (a few) eyebrows

to shock or surprise people Anna's miniskirt raised eyebrows at the board meeting. The player's huge transfer fee raised a few eyebrows in the football world.
See also: eyebrow, raise

raise eyebrows

To cause surprise or mild disapproval.
See also: eyebrow, raise

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Caelina-Ancient Roman
Stylianos-Greek, Late Greek
Binay-Bengali
Olev-Estonian
Alem-Bosnian
PacePAYSEnglish (Rare)