American Idioms and Expressions

Cause Eyebrows To Raise Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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cause eyebrows to raise
What does cause eyebrows to raise mean?
to shock peopleI caused eyebrows to raise when I decided not to accept the award from my company.
cause eyebrows to raise
What does cause eyebrows to raise mean?
to shock people I caused eyebrows to raise when I did not accept the award from my company.


Some Random Idioms
jackshit
What does "jackshit" mean?
nothing; nothing at all
have a one-track mind
What does "have a one-track mind" mean?
think only about one thingMy friend has a one-track mind and he is only interested in making money.
green thumb
What does "green thumb" mean?
a talent for gardening, the ability to make things growMy sister's husband has a green thumb and has a very beautiful garden.
on the wagon
What does "on the wagon" mean?
to be not drinking alcohol (usually used for someone who has a drinking problem)He has been on the wagon for over seven months now.
meet (someone) half-way
What does "meet (someone) half-way" mean?
make a compromise with someoneHe is very stubborn and is never willing to meet his friends half-way.
much in evidence
What does "much in evidence" mean?
very visible or evidentThe symphony musicians were much in evidence at the opening of the cultural center.
bad blood (between people)
What does "bad blood (between people)" mean?
anger or a bad relationship due to past problems with someoneThere has always been a lot of bad blood between the two supervisors.
OK
What does "OK" mean?
(2) neither good nor bad; so-so.A: "How was the movie?"B: "OK, I guess, but I've seen better ones."

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