词组 | raise eyebrows |
释义 | Idiom raise eyebrowsraise (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 (one's) eyebrows1. To lift one's eyebrows in a display of shock, surprise, or offense. She raised her eyebrows at the idea, but after I went through the details of the plan, she was agreed to support it. 2. To elicit shock, surprise, or offense, typically through unconventional actions or words. The phrase typically suggests negative attention or judgment. Her irreverent chatter during the ceremony raised many people's eyebrows. Sarah's pink hair definitely raised a few eyebrows, but if she likes it, then that's all that matters. raise (some/a few) eyebrowsTo elicit shock, surprise, or offense, typically through unconventional actions or words. The phrase typically suggests negative attention or judgment. Her irreverent chatter during the ceremony raised eyebrows. My best friend's pink hair definitely raised a few eyebrows at our very strict school. raise eyebrowsCOMMON If something that someone does raises eyebrows, it surprises, shocks, or offends people. The size of his salary has certainly raised eyebrows. His outspoken comments raised a few eyebrows at the meeting. Note: You can also say that something causes raised eyebrows. Her articles have caused some raised eyebrows over the years. raise eyebrows To cause surprise or mild disapproval. |
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