Raise a few eyebrows Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfju/ /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊz
RAYZ uh FYOO EYE-browz
ɹˈeɪz/ /æɪ/ /fjˈuː/ /ˈaɪbɹaʊz
RAYZ uh FYOO EYE-browz
Definition
To do or say something that surprises, shocks, or causes people to be suspicious or question it.
Usage & Nuances
This is an idiomatic and mildly informal phrase. Often used for actions that surprise, shock, or seem unusual to others, but not extremely scandalous. It is common in news, conversation, and writing.
Spanish: sorprender a algunos - causar sorpresaPortuguese (BR): chamar a atenção (de forma surpreendente) - causar estranhamentoPortuguese (PT): levantar algumas sobrancelhas (causar estranheza)Chinese (Simplified): 引起一些人的惊讶 - 让一些人感到诧异Chinese (Traditional): 引起一些人的驚訝 - 讓一些人感到詫異Hindi: कुछ लोगों को हैरान कर देनाArabic: يثير الدهشة لدى بعض الناس - يثير الاستغرابBengali: চমক সৃষ্টি করা - সন্দেহ জাগানোRussian: вызывать удивление - вызвать подозрениеJapanese: 怪訝な顔をさせる - 疑問を持たせるVietnamese: làm nhiều người bất ngờ - khiến nhiều người ngạc nhiênKorean: 의문을 품게 하다 - 의아하게 만들다Turkish: şaşkınlık uyandırmak - insanları şaşırtmakUrdu: حیرت میں ڈالنا - لوگوں کو مشکوک بنا دیناIndonesian: membuat orang tercengang - membuat orang heran
Example Sentences
His sudden promotion raised a few eyebrows at the office.
basic
Wearing jeans to the wedding raised a few eyebrows.
basic
Her comments online raised a few eyebrows.
basic
He definitely raised a few eyebrows when he showed up in a sports car.
natural
Their decision to move abroad suddenly raised a few eyebrows among friends.
natural
The new policy raised a few eyebrows, but most people got used to it quickly.
natural