How to Pronounce "cause some raised eyebrows"
expression
ˈkɑz/, /ˈkɔz/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈɹeɪzd/ /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊz
KAWZ sum RAYZD EYE-browz
kˈɔːz/ /sˈʌm/ /ɹˈeɪzd/ /ˈaɪbɹaʊz
KAWZ sum RAYZD EYE-browz
Definition
To do something that makes people feel surprised, suspicious, or uncomfortable, often because it is unusual or unexpected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑz/, /ˈkɔz/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈɹeɪzd/ /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊz
British English
kˈɔːz/ /sˈʌm/ /ɹˈeɪzd/ /ˈaɪbɹaʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWZ sum RAYZD EYE-browz
UK
KAWZ sum RAYZD EYE-browz
Listen in Context
Her new purple hair almost caused some raised eyebrows at the office.
Wearing sandals in winter will definitely cause some raised eyebrows.
Bringing a pet snake to school would cause some raised eyebrows.
His decision to leave a top law firm really caused some raised eyebrows among his friends.