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idiom. вызвать недоумение (to cause surprise or disapproval: President Dmitry Medvedev pleaded for more Internet freedom ... raising eyebrows among critics who note that Russian authorities have sought to tighten control over the Internet. Alexander Demidov); вызывать недоумение (Alexander Demidov); настораживать (Russia's record on human rights should be raising eyebrows within any company that takes its corporate responsibility seriously. ybelov); удивить (Certainly Daniel Radcliffe's gay role raised its share of eyebrows. goo.gl Artjaazz); вызывать удивление (VLZ_58)
slang "поднять брови"; шокировать; удивлять (That news raised eyebrows all over the college. == Эта новость (победа "Тигров восточного побережья" в финале) шокировала весь колледж.)
raise one's eyebrows
gen. поднимать брови (в знак изумления и т.п.)
idiom. сделать большие глаза (Anglophile)
Makarov. поднять брови (от изумления, неодобрения и т. п.); вскинуть брови
 English thesaurus
raise eyebrows
idiom. to elicit shock, surprise, or offense, typically through unconventional actions or words (The phrase typically suggests negative attention or judgment.: Her irreverent chatter during the ceremony raised eyebrows. • My best friend's pink hair definitely raised a few eyebrows at our very strict school. thefreedictionary.com)
raise some, a few, someone's, a lot of, etc. eyebrows
idiom. to shock or surprise people mildly (by doing or saying something: What you just said may raise some eyebrows, but it shouldn't make anyone really angry. • John's sudden marriage to Ann raised a few eyebrows. thefreedictionary.com)
raise eyebrows: 11 phrases in 3 subjects
General6
Idiomatic4
Makarov1