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raise (a few) eyebrows

to shock or surprise people. Anna's miniskirt raised eyebrows at the board meeting. The player's huge transfer fee raised a few eyebrows in the football world.

See also: eyebrow, raise

raise (some) eyebrows

to cause disapproval or worry. The styles now favored by many teenagers have raised a few eyebrows among parents.

See also: eyebrow, raise

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