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词汇 raise some eyebrows
释义
Idiom
raise some eyebrows
Theme: SURPRISE
to shock or surprise people mildly (by doing or saying something). (Some can be replaced with a few, someone's, a lot of, etc.)
What you just said may raise some eyebrows, but it shouldn't make anyone really angry.John's sudden marriage to Ann raised a few eyebrows.
Idiom
raise some eyebrowsraise (some) eyebrows
to cause disapproval or worry.
The styles now favored by many teenagers have raised a few eyebrows among parents.

raise (some/a few) eyebrows

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 eyebrows. My best friend's pink hair definitely raised a few eyebrows at our very strict school.

raise some eyebrows

 and raise a few eyebrows
Fig. to shock or surprise people mildly (by doing or saying something). (Some can be replaced with a few, someone's, a lot of, etc.) What you just said may raise some eyebrows, but it shouldn't make anyone really angry. John's sudden marriage to Ann raised a few eyebrows.
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