- cause eyebrows to raise
- {v. phr.} To do something that causes consternation; to shock others. * /When Algernon entered Orchestra Hall barefoot and wearing a woman's wig, he caused eyebrows to raise./
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
cause eyebrows to raise
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cause eyebrows to raise — {v. phr.} To do something that causes consternation; to shock others. * /When Algernon entered Orchestra Hall barefoot and wearing a woman s wig, he caused eyebrows to raise./ … Dictionary of American idioms
cause\ eyebrows\ to\ raise — v. phr. To do something that causes consternation; to shock others. When Algernon entered Orchestra Hall barefoot and wearing a woman s wig, he caused eyebrows to raise … Словарь американских идиом
raise — raise1 W1S2 [reız] v [T] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(move higher)¦ 2¦(increase)¦ 3¦(collect money)¦ 4¦(improve)¦ 5¦(start a subject)¦ 6¦(cause a reaction)¦ 7¦(move eyes or face)¦ 8¦(move upright)¦ 9¦(children)¦ … Dictionary of contemporary English
raise some eyebrows — raise (some) eyebrows to cause disapproval or worry. The styles now favored by many teenagers have raised a few eyebrows among parents … New idioms dictionary
raise eyebrows — raise (some) eyebrows to cause disapproval or worry. The styles now favored by many teenagers have raised a few eyebrows among parents … New idioms dictionary
raise eyebrows — cause surprise or disapproval It really raised eyebrows when she appeared at the party unannounced … Idioms and examples
raise few eyebrows — cause a few people to be shocked, cause wonder in only a few people … English contemporary dictionary
raise — 1 /reIz/ verb (T) 1 MOVE a) to move or lift something to a higher position, place, or level: Can you raise your arm above your head? | They re thinking of raising the ceiling in the kitchen. | The teacher raised his finger to his lips for silence … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
raise — v. & n. v.tr. 1 put or take into a higher position. 2 (often foll. by up) cause to rise or stand up or be vertical; set upright. 3 increase the amount or value or strength of (raised their prices). 4 (often foll. by up) construct or build up. 5… … Useful english dictionary
raise eyebrows — verb a) To cause surprise. b) To cause mild disapproval. See Also: raise ones eyebrows … Wiktionary
