How to Pronounce "raise some eyebrows"
expression
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊz
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ɹˈeɪz/ /sˈʌm/ /ˈaɪbɹaʊz
RAYZ sum EYE-browz
Definition
If something 'raises some eyebrows,' it causes people to feel surprised, shocked, or suspicious because it is unusual or unexpected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊz
British English
ɹˈeɪz/ /sˈʌm/ /ˈaɪbɹaʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZ sum EYE-browz
UK
RAYZ sum EYE-browz
Listen in Context
Her choice of a bright pink wedding dress raised some eyebrows.
The new manager's rules raised some eyebrows in the office.
Bringing a cat to a dog show really raises some eyebrows.
When he quit his high-paying job to travel, it definitely raised some eyebrows.