Cause some raised eyebrows Meaning in English
expression
释义
To do something that makes people feel surprised, suspicious, or uncomfortable, often because it is unusual or unexpected.
用法与细微差别
This is an idiomatic expression, often informal, used to describe actions or events that make people pay attention due to surprise, doubt, or discomfort. Commonly used in news, gossip, or when discussing social norms being challenged.
例句
Her new purple hair almost caused some raised eyebrows at the office.
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Wearing sandals in winter will definitely cause some raised eyebrows.
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Bringing a pet snake to school would cause some raised eyebrows.
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His decision to leave a top law firm really caused some raised eyebrows among his friends.
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It’s not illegal, but paying everything in cash can cause some raised eyebrows.
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When she showed up to the interview in jeans, it definitely caused some raised eyebrows.
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