RAISE AN EYEBROW meaning: Express skepticism or surprise subtly - OneLook

Usually means: Express skepticism or surprise subtly.

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raise an eyebrow: Collins English Dictionary
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Definitions from Wiktionary (raise an eyebrow)

▸ verb: to show scepticism, surprise or as a result of being mildly scandalised.

Similar:

raise eyebrows, sneer, eye-roll, eye roll, scowl, gedge, snirt, gledge, yawn, humph, more...

Opposite:

shrug, ignore, disregard, overlook

Phrases:

raise an eyebrow speech, more...

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Similar:

raise eyebrows, sneer, eye-roll, eye roll, scowl, gedge, snirt, gledge, yawn, humph, more...

Opposite:

shrug, ignore, disregard, overlook

Phrases:

raise an eyebrow speech, more...

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