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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Brandi	BRAN-dee	English
Epiphany	i-PIF-ə-nee	English (Rare)
Shprintza	-	Yiddish
Vitale	-	Italian
Saxon	SAK-sən	English (Rare)
Jacobo	hah-KO-bo	Spanish