Raise eyebrows
(To cause surprise, shock, or mild disapproval)
Refers to the physical act of raising one's eyebrows in surprise or disapproval
The new company policy raised eyebrows among the employees.
📖 Meanings
- 1.
To make people react with surprise or mild disapproval
- 2.
To elicit a reaction of surprise or disbelief
- 3.
To cause others to be astonished or disapproving
- 4.
To provoke a reaction of skepticism or disbelief
💬 Examples
- 1.
Her extravagant spending habits always raise eyebrows among her friends.
🗞️ Etymology
- 1.
The gesture of raising eyebrows as a sign of questioning or surprise
🔁 Synonyms
- 1.
Cause a stir
- 2.
Surprise
- 3.
Create a sensation
- 4.
Astonish
- 5.
Shock