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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.
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.
raise eyebrows
To cause surprise or mild disapproval.