to raise eyebrows
I want to ask you about this expression: "to raise eyebrows"
I know that it's mean to bring attention to yourself. But it beats me. So please give me more examples with this sentence so I can clearly understand it and use it in the sequel.

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to raise eyebrows
I want to ask you about this expression: "to raise eyebrows"
I know that it's mean to bring attention to yourself. But it beats me. So please give me more examples with this sentence so I can clearly understand it  and use it in the sequel.

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If you're having trouble understanding the expression, try to think of it from the angle of other people's reactions to the person.

If someone makes inappropriate remarks, or dresses or behaves inappropriately, people will be surprised or shocked. A typical physical reaction is to raise your eyebrows, usually as a signal to other people present to show that you are surprise or shocked.

'Marina's flirtatious behaviour at the party raised a few eyebrows.'

This means that her behaviour caused people to raise their eyebrows.

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It is usually a response to something unexpected or inappropriate. For example, in the US at least, we expect that only the bride will wear white to a wedding. If the bride's sister showed up in a white dress, that would caused some "raised eyebrows."

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The latest financial report raised eyebrows on the board.

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