raise eyebrows

phrase

: to cause surprise or mild disapproval

Examples of raise eyebrows in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the campaign was largely bankrolled by organizations that do not have to disclose their donors, which raised eyebrows from some voters. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

The theater’s peculiar sense of humor has raised eyebrows in the past. — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Reaching the 30-homer mark may not in and of itself raise eyebrows a year after Caminero hit 45. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

So when Whitney Cummings made a quip about the president during the taping for this year’s Twain Prize, which honored HBO late night host Bill Maher, its absence from the final product on Netflix raised eyebrows. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for raise eyebrows

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