2018 · Q113
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which presents the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Raising eyebrows.
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- ATo show surprise
- BCriticize
- CSupport
- DInstruct
Explanation
'Raising eyebrows' means causing surprise or mild disapproval: to show surprise. 'Criticize' (b) is too strong, while 'support' (c) and 'instruct' (d) are unrelated to the idiom. Hence (a) is correct.