raise eyebrows

Idioms  

1. see cause raised eyebrows.

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Example Sentences

Though the Model A’s will surely raise eyebrows on the road, the caravan’s most startling element is the fiberglass bull representing the Amarillo-based Big Texan Steak Ranch restaurant, one of the event’s sponsors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

One is a short stint can raise eyebrows in future application processes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In an industry where none of the pure plays are profitable, the firm’s minimal revenue generation still managed to raise eyebrows.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The calls were fairly innocuous and typically would not raise eyebrows.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Though this kind of possibility presented itself every August and didn’t raise eyebrows for most, Kathy and Zeitoun’s more cautious clients and friends often made preparations.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers