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raising an eyebrow

raising an eyebrow is the present participle and gerund of raise an eyebrow.

Meaning of raise an eyebrow

Verb

raise an eyebrow (third-person singular simple present raises an eyebrow, present participle raising an eyebrow, simple past and past participle raised an eyebrow)

  1. To show scepticism, surprise or as a result of being mildly scandalised.
  2. To cause scepticism or surprise.
    • 'Alleged car thief Kris Kafoops appeared in court today'. Bog standard reporting like this wouldn't raise an eyebrow anywhere.2019, Jane Gilmore, Fixed It: Violence and the representation of women in the media

Questions about raising an eyebrow

What is raising an eyebrow the present participle and gerund of?
Raising an eyebrow is the present participle and gerund of raise an eyebrow.

Words near raising an eyebrow in the dictionary

  1. raising a flag
  2. raising a red flag
  3. raising a stink
  4. raising agent
  5. raising agents
  6. raising an eyebrow
  7. raising board
  8. raising boards
  9. raising Cain
  10. raising cane
  11. raising eyebrows

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