raised eyebrow

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

an eyebrow moved upwards to show surprise or doubt

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Examples (20)

  • Ellen looked at me with a raised eyebrow.
  • Her raised eyebrow showed her surprise at the announcement.
  • His raised eyebrow showed his skepticism about the proposal.
  • He gave me a raised eyebrow, questioning my decision.
  • She greeted the unexpected news with a raised eyebrow.
  • The teacher's raised eyebrow indicated her disapproval of the student's behavior.
  • The teacher's raised eyebrow silenced the chattering students.
  • With a slightly raised eyebrow, she listened to his unbelievable story.
  • A raised eyebrow was her only response to his excuse.
  • A single raised eyebrow was all the response he got, conveying clear skepticism.
  • He noticed her raised eyebrow and quickly changed the subject.
  • She often communicates her feelings with a subtle raised eyebrow.
  • The detective's raised eyebrow suggested he didn't believe the story.
  • His raised eyebrow was a silent challenge, inviting me to explain.
  • With a raised eyebrow, she questioned his motives.
  • The news was met with a few raised eyebrows around the table.
  • His raised eyebrow indicated surprise at the unexpected visitor.
  • You could tell by her raised eyebrow that she didn't believe a word.
  • The manager's raised eyebrow made it clear she disapproved of the plan.
  • A raised eyebrow can express more than a thousand words.