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.