How to Pronounce "cause eyebrows to raise"
expression
KAWZ EYE-browz tuh RAYZ
KAWZ EYE-browz too RAYZ
Definition
To surprise, shock, or make people suspicious; if something 'causes eyebrows to raise', it grabs attention in an unexpected or doubtful way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑz/, /ˈkɔz/ /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɹeɪz
British English
kˈɔːz/ /ˈaɪbɹaʊz/ /tˈuː/ /ɹˈeɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWZ EYE-browz tuh RAYZ
UK
KAWZ EYE-browz too RAYZ
Listen in Context
Her late arrival caused eyebrows to raise in the office.
The price increase caused eyebrows to raise among customers.
The unusual noise caused eyebrows to raise in the classroom.
When he walked in wearing pajamas, it really caused eyebrows to raise.