Raise your eyebrows Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊz
RAYZ yur EYE-browz
ɹˈeɪz/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈaɪbɹaʊz
rayz yaw EYE-browz
Definition
To move your eyebrows upward, usually to show surprise, shock, or disbelief. It can also be used to show interest or skepticism.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both literal and figurative senses. You 'raise your eyebrows at' something surprising or questionable. In narratives, often describes a character's reaction. Usually neutral to informal.
Spanish: levantar las cejasPortuguese (BR): levantar as sobrancelhasPortuguese (PT): levantar as sobrancelhasChinese (Simplified): 扬眉毛Chinese (Traditional): 挑眉Hindi: भौंहें उठानाArabic: رفع حاجبيكBengali: ভ্রু তোলাRussian: поднять бровиJapanese: 眉を上げるVietnamese: nhướng màyKorean: 눈썹을 올리다Turkish: kaşlarını kaldırmakUrdu: ابرو اٹھاناIndonesian: mengangkat alis
Example Sentences
When he heard the news, he raised his eyebrows.
basic
She raises her eyebrows when she's surprised.
basic
Don't raise your eyebrows at me; I am telling the truth.
basic
People will raise their eyebrows if you wear pajamas to work.
natural
She just smiled and raised her eyebrows as if to say, 'Really?'
natural
His decision to travel alone made everyone raise their eyebrows.
natural