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How to Pronounce "raise some eyebrows"

expression

ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊz
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ɹˈeɪz/ /sˈʌm/ /ˈaɪbɹaʊz
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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.