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raise eyebrows

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Definition


To surprise or shock someone. 

Context : Business
Category: Idiom
Semantic: shock, surprise

Usage of “raise eyebrows”

  1. The executive's bonus will raise a few eyebrows if the amount becomes public.

  2. Her outrageous outfit raise many eyebrows.

Examples of idiom “raise eyebrows” from Twitter
  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'TamponsREJECTme'
    TamponsREJECTme:

    I should invest in something. *raise eyebrows

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'Molleeoong'
    Molleeoong:

    Pipavav-Punj Lloyd deal bound to raise eyebrows: Udayan - Moneycontrol.com

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'serialbathera'
    serialbathera:

    pondering things to raise eyebrows tomorrow..what tortures can I inflict on my coworkers...bwhahaha

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'peteymca'
    peteymca:

    Dare I say, the latest RNC scandal has "raised eyebrows" at DNC HQ? #timkainejokes

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'matthewdiehl'
    matthewdiehl:

    @pageoneresults 5 mins of researching Preston's former companies Y2Marketing & Click Response has me already raising eyebrows