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Discover LudwigThe phrase "raised their eyebrows" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is used to describe when someone shows surprise or disbelief through a physical gesture of lifting their eyebrows upwards. Example: When the teacher announced that there would be a pop quiz, the students raised their eyebrows in shock and exchanged worried glances with each other.
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Friends raised their eyebrows.
"But people raised their eyebrows".
They raised their eyebrows and gave leery looks.
Senior members, Dr. Tilghman's own peers, raised their eyebrows.
Tory backbenchers were not amused; military figures raised their eyebrows.
Some raised their eyebrows at Alexander's apparent belief in his own godlike influence.
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"Other people raise their eyebrows".
Friends raise their eyebrows.
Still, development professionals may well raise their eyebrows.
History students might raise their eyebrows at this last find.
The disappointment prompted many economists to lower their forecasts and raise their eyebrows.
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