Top 100 Raised Eyebrow Quotes
#1. Risk is important to me as a writer, reader, and editor. I love stories that take a premise or style that seems unlikely to succeed, whose first paragraphs risk a raised eyebrow or groan, and whose last paragraphs are then all that much sweeter a triumph. Basically, I love being proved wrong.
Caitlin Horrocks
#2. A raised eyebrow, an inflection of the voice, a caustic remark dropped in the middle of a broadcast can raise doubts in a million minds about the veracity of a public official or the wisdom of a governmental policy.
Spiro T. Agnew
#3. He mockingly gave her the raised eyebrow back. "You never gave me an answer."
"Yeah. I did. In fact, my exact words were 'no'."
"Yes, but I've chosen to ignore that until I hear what I want.
Shelly Laurenston
#4. Mine is a so-called vintage existence, anachronistic living, made all the more rewarding by keeping a raised eyebrow on the absurdities of modern life.
Fennel Hudson
#5. Vetinari gave him a look that did not actually employ a raised eyebrow but which implied that one might be forthcoming if the recipient of the look pushed his luck.
Terry Pratchett
#6. If we don't get a good day's work out of you, we'll maroon you.
He ignored Barnaby's raised eyebrow. They'd never marooned anybody before, even the English nobles they hated, but Gideon meant to put the fear of God into the man.
Sabrina Jeffries
#7. Don't threaten me with your eyebrows.
I'm not. I'm interrogating you with my one raised eyebrow. If I was threatening you, I'd use both eyebrows. Like this.
Shelly Laurenston
#8. I gave him my own sexy raised eyebrow, because unlike Emilio, I knew how to do that shit correct.
Sarah Ockler
#9. Gabriel raised an eyebrow. "Are you seriously going out with a dagger strapped to your back? You might as well just wear a sign that says Look at me, I'm a killer!
Chelsea Fine
#10. There's something I want to show you. Do you think anyone would notice if we slipped away for a bit?" He raised an eyebrow at her. "Given that we make up a full quarter of the guest list, I would be a little insulted if they didn't notice." "It was a rhetorical question.
Marissa Meyer
#11. He raised an eyebrow, which instantly made Clary jealous. She'd always wanted to be able to do that.
Cassandra Clare
#12. The Wookiee gambit.' he said with a smile. I didn't have a clue what he was talking about, but somewhere in my head a distant memory was forming. He raised an eyebrow. 'Christ, Alex, what have they done to your brain? You don't remember Star Wars?
Alexander Gordon Smith
#13. I think,' I said, watching his face for a reaction, 'that fate wants me to become a serial killer,'
He raised an eyebrow; nothing more. I told you he was calm.
Dan Wells
#14. I'd like to debrief you."
She raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you at least going to take me to dinner first?"
"Come on. Let's go to my rooms so you can debrief me like a proper gentleman.
Sarah J. Maas
#15. He raised an eyebrow. You plan whatever you want. I'll be
Carolyn Brown
#16. He hesitated, then lifted his head and sniffed. "Have you been drinking?" The question was more curious than accusatory. "No," Bast said. The innkeeper raised an eyebrow. "I've been tasting," Bast said, emphasizing the word. "Tasting comes before drinking.
Patrick Rothfuss
#17. Call me crazy, but I kind of like actually
you know
being attracted to the girl I'm making scream my name out loud." "Do you, Reeve? Do you make them scream your name out loud?" Reeve raised an eyebrow playfully. "Every. Single. Time.
Lauren Blakely
#18. I need a sample of your blood,' said Kira.
Marcus raised an eyebrow. 'I didn't know we'd reached that stage of our relationship.
Dan Wells
#19. Her eyes winded. "I'm becoming addicted to you?."
He raised an eyebrow. "You say it like it's a bad thing.
Michelle Rowen
#20. He raised an eyebrow, which made Clary instantly jealous. She'd always wanted to be able to do that.
...
Magnus raised an eyebrow. Damn, Clary thought, another one.
Cassandra Clare
#21. He raised an eyebrow. "I have to get closer? I don't remember damsels being so stubborn about leaping into a knight's arms.
Melissa Jagears
#22. Frankie raised an eyebrow. Look at you getting all sentimental. You know where to find me.
Delaney nodded. That doesn't mean you want to be found. Come on. One drink.
Holly Hood
#23. Mr. Buble raised an eyebrow. "Don't tell me she's psychic now, too." Kota's
C.L.Stone
#24. Hi, my name is Jareth, and I'll be your- God" He curses as he lays his eyes on me.
I raised an eyebrow. "You'll be my god? Hm ... Well, we'll have to see about that. I mean, it takes a lot to my world these days.
Mari Mancusi
#25. Vin isn't ... like other women."
Tindwyl raised an eyebrow, her voice softening slightly.
"I think that the more women you come to know, Your Majesty, the more you'll find that statement applies to all of them.
Brandon Sanderson
#26. I don't have to go home with you." Zane raised an eyebrow and cocked his head. "I can't wait to get home with you. Even if it's just to crawl in bed and watch that stupid-ass show you like so much, I don't care. Whatever I do, I'm glad I'm with you.
Madeleine Urban
#27. The young gentleman is correct," he said.
Halt raised an eyebrow. "He may be correct, and he is undoubtedly young. But he's no gentleman."
~Halt and General Sapristi speaking of Will
John Flanagan
#28. He frowned. "Who cares about that? Screw the gerbils."
"Screw them?" I raised an eyebrow. "Lyle, this is not your personal recreation time.
Cecily White
#29. Fresh is better. But you've never drunk fresh blood. Have you?"
Simon raised his eyebrow in response.
"Well, aside from mine of course," Jace said. "And I'm pretty sure my blood is fan-tastic.
Cassandra Clare
#30. This is your one chance. Tell me where the key is."
"Okay."
Serpine raised an eyebrow. "Really?"
"No, only joking. Do your worst.
Derek Landy
#31. I would never betray you," she responded automatically, then bit her lip.
He raised one eyebrow.
"Okay, other that boinking your enemy, I would never betray you," she qualified.
He huffed a laugh, "Boinking?"
"I believe that's one of Sheldon's terms.
Dianne Duvall
#32. Damn it," he mumbled apologetically, "things like this never happened to Vorthalia the Bold."
She raised a thoughtful eyebrow. "How do you know? The histories of those times were all written by minstrels and poets. You try and think of a word that rhymes with 'bleeding ulcer
Lois McMaster Bujold
#34. The truth is . . . Well, the truth is the truth, and thus worth telling, but sometimes truths are so complicated that it's exhausting to get them out in the right order." He glanced up at her. That sounded like an evasion if ever she'd heard one. She raised an eyebrow.
Merrie Haskell
#35. He raised an eyebrow, which made me totally jealous. I've never been able to do that. I always just end up raising both of them and looking surprised or scared instead of sardonic.
Rachel Hawkins
#36. She raised an eyebrow. "I thought I sensed something oddly human about you. From the moment I though it was simply residue from your recent and ill-advised horizontal romp with that girl"
"What makes you think we were horizontal?" Darrack's lip twitched
Michelle Rowen
#37. Suzanne glanced over at her, eyebrow raised. "Is there an anaconda?" she asked, like it had suddenly occurred to her she could be totally wrong.
Tamara should only be so lucky. "No, there's no anaconda, I can promise you that." Not even a garden snake.
Erin McCarthy
#38. What happened to your concern about my near-death experience?"
"You're alive aren't you? Unharmed? No bruises or cuts or head injuries?" Jessica raised an eyebrow and then laughed softly. "So how cute was he?
Kristine Adler
#39. You expect me to believe that you're being held against your will?" I raised a skeptical eyebrow. "You're roaming around the castle freely."
"As are you." He turned away from me then. "Not all prisons have bars. You should know that better than anyone, Princess.
Amanda Hocking
#40. His wife, rather irritatingly, raised an eyebrow, as if she could no longer be bothered to make an adequate response to his observations.
Jojo Moyes
#41. Not every woman you meet falls for your good looks"
He folded his arms across his chest and raised an eyebrow. "So you think I look good?
Cindy Roland Anderson
#42. Louisa raised an eyebrow. Is he - how shall I put it delicately - a simple man?
Heidi Cullinan
#43. I see that you've
had the non-pleasure of meeting my sister.Jordo, this is
Rylann Pierce.
Jordan raised an eyebrow pointedly at Kyle.
He glared.
An entire dialogue seemed to pass between them
Julie James
#44. Wait, Saturday night?" The ladder-backed chair creaked and I looked up as he leaned forward to eye me in growing suspicion. "I thought you stayed home."
I shrugged and raised one eyebrow at him. "I thought I was human.
Rachel Vincent
#45. Iko, did we break into that guardhouse and broadcast Cinder's message across all of Luna?"
"Yes, Captain."
"And, Scarlet, did I rescue you and Wolf when the entire city of Paris was under siege?"
She raised an eyebrow at him. "Actually, I'm pretty sure Cinder-"
"Yes, I did.
Marissa Meyer
#46. Boy trouble, huh?"
"Boy catastrophe is more like it. I'm not sure I can do this."
"Do what?" Concern sounded in Holiday's voice.
"Do Lucas," Kylie said.
Holiday made a funny face and raised one eyebrow.
C.C. Hunter
#47. I swear, my dear. Sometimes our conversations remind me of a broken sword."
She raised an eyebrow.
"Sharp as hell," Lightsong said, "but lacking a point.
Brandon Sanderson
#48. Driggs, wake up." she shook him. "Driggs!"
"Whaaat?" he groaned, squinting. "Why again? With the shaking?"
She held up the scrap. "I just found this in your pants."
Driggs raised an eyebrow. "What were you doing in my pants?"
She smacked him. "Focus! Read what it says.
Gina Damico
#49. Why is she convinced Ambrose is out to get her" Leif asked
"Ambrose?" Yelena raised a slender eyebrow. She carried a tray of tea and fruit. "You're on a first name basis with the Commander now?"
"I usually call him Amby, but not in mixed company.
Maria V. Snyder
#50. Matt raised an eyebrow. Tour the Greek cathedral, huh? We can call it that, if you want. Sure.
Jessica Park
#51. Looking down at me, Kellan raised an eyebrow. Did your dad buy you the squeakiest bed in the world on purpose?
S.C. Stephens
#52. I RAISED AN EYEBROW AT HIM, AND HE STUCK OUT HIS TONGUE AND CROSSED HIS EYES WHEN JOSH TURNED AWAY FROM US TO GET THE FLYERS. IT WAS SUCH A DORKY MOVE THAT I SHOULD HAVE FELT SORRY FOR HIM, BUT IT WAS GENUINELY ... CUTE
James Patterson
#53. Maybe you'll win when hell freezes over."
He raised an eyebrow.
"That could be easily arranged.
Aimee Carter
#54. No, I mean the key," he said. "It's made of bone."
Lex raised an eyebrow. "As in ivory?"
"As in human."
She let out a shriek and dropped it.
"Sweet dreams," he said with a smirk, closing the door.
Gina Damico
#55. Kane raised an eyebrow so I said, "Skull... he was me Mr. Almost, but you? You're what I like to call me Mr. Pain In The Arse and that translates to me Mr. Right.
L.A. Casey
#56. Inevera raised an eyebrow. "You suggest I mislead the council of Damaji about what I see in the sacred dice?" Abban smiled. "Damajah, please. Do not insult us both.
Peter V. Brett
#57. He set the helmet on the floor beside the door and slung his jacket over the back of one chair. He tilted his head sideways to look at her, one eyebrow raised. "I'm not going to ask why. I'm going to make assumptions.
Paula Altenburg
#58. Isnt all blood dead? You have never drank fresh blood before, have you?-Jace
Simon raised his eyebrow.
Well, except for mine which I know tastes fantastic ... -Jace
Cassandra Clare
#59. Hello slash query is all well? parenthesis enquiry after suitability of timing slash insinuations of warmness sixty percent insinuations of belief that interlocutor has topic to be discussed forty percent blah blah." I raised an eyebrow. "It was pointless.
China Mieville
#60. Why take the time to convince me? If I disagree you could simply kill me, take Fadwa, and do whatever you like." Ibn Malik raised an eyebrow. "True. But I prefer reason and agreement. Allies are much more useful than bodies.
Helene Wecker
#61. He took an enormous mouthful of grains, speaking around it. "You feen weddie?"
Gillian raised an eyebrow. "I don't speak moronese.
Lara Morgan
#62. What was that about?" he asked his voice deep with a bitter distain.
I raised an eyebrow at him, "What was what about?"
"All that, 'Are-you-okay?' and 'Do-you-want-to-talk-about-it?' crap."
"I was being nice. You know, that thing you being the total opposite of right now.
Sara Massa
#63. Believe it or not, there are plenty of ways to satisfy your need for blood without harming anyone."
I raised an eyebrow. "Yeah, but where's the fun in that?
Jaye Wells
#64. Antibiotics, viral tabs, painkillers, sterilisation spray," Kasyanov said. "Other stuff. Bandages, medicines, contraceptives.
Hoop raised an eyebrow.
"Hey. Forever is a long time.
Tim Lebbon
#66. Baker's point of view: Femi directed her cat eyes to me with a devious glint in them. "So you've been banging the boss's daughter." I choked on my sandwich. She raised an eyebrow. "That's pretty gutsy, Baker." Holden pinched the bridge of his nose and an angry vein popped out of his forehead.
Liz Schulte
#67. Vaughn raised an eyebrow at their guarded expressions. "What, do I smell like wolf now?" He sniffed at his arm. "Nope. I smell like my gorgeous Red." A slow smile as he mentioned his mate and walked in.
Nalini Singh
#68. Simon watched a kelpie skip past, carrying a glass of blue fluid, and raised an eyebrow.
"It's not like Magnus's party," Isabelle reassured him. "Everything here ought to be safe to drink."
"Ought to be?" Aline look worried.
Cassandra Clare
#69. I looked over at her. She raised an eyebrow and quirked her lip. "Waiting, miss I don't date and yet I just jumped out of mister hottie's truck." I
Shelly Crane
#70. I stared at him. Did he really just say that? Did he remember? The way he looked back at me, one eyebrow raised, I knew he did. And this time, I was the one to look away. Because I remembered. I remembered everything.
Jenny Han
#71. Hazel squinted. "How far?"
"Just over the river and through the woods."
Percy raised an eyebrow. "Seriously? To Grandmother's house we go?"
Frank cleared his throat. "Yeah, anyway.
Rick Riordan
#72. Maxilan, darling." Locke raised one eyebrow and smiled. "I knew you were driven, but I had no idea you could smoulder. Come, take me now! Jean won't mind; he'll avert his eyes like a gentleman.
Scott Lynch
#73. I'm bigger and meaner than you." Krychek raised an eyebrow. "Bigger, yes. Meaner? Let's leave that an open question. However,
Nalini Singh
#74. It feels like we should do something," he said. "Like, send her off on a barge out to sea and set her on fire. Let her go out in a blaze of glory."
Chubs raised an eyebrow. "It's a minivan, not a Viking.
Alexandra Bracken
#75. Sorry about that."
"You didn't hear me complaining."
I raised an eyebrow and said, "Forget about it. You will never see me in that skirt."
"Never? Is that a challenge, love?"
"It's a promise.
Cora Carmack
#76. Hello little one. Did you know you're on private property?"
"Really? I had no idea." Meryn fudged.
He raised an eyebrow. "The ten foot fence right behind you didn't give it away?
Alanea Alder
#77. The witch raised one careful eyebrow. "I? I want nothing," she told Hazel. "Don't you see? I want nothing.
Anne Ursu
#78. It's gorgeous. I didn't figure it would be so fucking beautiful. But it's . . . rugged and captivating." Ty's eyes strayed to the pristine vista behind Zane, then back to Zane. He smiled slowly. "Kind of like someone else I know," Zane added. He raised an eyebrow. "I sense mischief brewing." Ty
Abigail Roux
#79. Is this your car?" I raised an eyebrow at him.
"No. I thought I'd steal one and drive it into town. Think
anyone will notice?" Graham reached across to unlock the passenger's-
side door, then pushed it open. "You wouldn't know
how to hotwire by any chance?
Anastasia Hopcus
#80. Boy you got my heartbeat running away, beating like a drum and it's coming your way..can't you hear that boom, badoom,boom,boom, badoom, boom, bass, he got that super bass..
-(right eyebrow raised)-
>>>>>
Nicki Minaj
#81. You can drive."
When he raised an eyebrow, she said, "I've had enough contact with human males to realize you seem to have a congenital inability to function while a female is at the wheel, and I'd rather your full attention be on the case.
Nalini Singh
#82. I studied him a moment before slipping my arms around his waist. "I guess you look human enough," I said casually, and he raised an eyebrow. Arrogant faery. He knows exactly how gorgeous he is . "Come on,' I said, tugging him toward the carriage. "We should hurry or we'll miss our reservation.
Julie Kagawa
#83. I'm a big fan of the rocket picture." "That's an airplane," she corrected. "Oh, so what's the slug thing underneath it?" "That's a mountain with eyes." I raised an eyebrow in question. "I was six," she said, explaining everything.
Steve McHugh
#84. Ransom really looked at the other man for the first time, shook his head, stared again."Holy hell, your eyes are like a fucking viper's."
Venom raised an eyebrow."You have hair prettier than one of Astaad's concubines."
Ransom gave the vampire the finger.
Venom grinned.
Nalini Singh
#85. She had offered to drive, not least because it would have given her some control over the evening, but Gethin had raised an eyebrow and told her he liked a more comfortable ride. She assumed it was a reference to her van rather than some frank over-sharing.
Christine Stovell
#86. Over a million? A million books?" Her heart leapt and danced, and she cracked a smile. "I'd die before I even got through half of that!"
"You like to read?"
She raised an eyebrow. "Don't you?
Sarah J. Maas
#87. Mr. Powell raised an eyebrow. 'I'm a librarian,' he said. 'I always know what I'm talking about.
Gary D. Schmidt
#88. I raised an eyebrow. Since when did they need real news to justify the slugfest? Barry gave me a knowing smile behind the assistant's back as he ducked into his studio.
Marcia Clark
#89. You have a mother?" Only when I said it did I realize what a silly question it was! For heaven's sake!
Gideon raised one eyebrow. "What did you expect?" he asked, amused. "You thought I was an android put together by Uncle Falk and Mr. George?
Kerstin Gier
#90. We want you to break into the Smithsonian."
"Always a pleasure," Nick said.
Kate raised an eyebrow at Nick. "You've done it before?"
Nick shrugged. "Nobody goes to D.C. without visiting the Smithsonian."
"Most people go when it's open."
"I don't like crowds.
Janet Evanovich
#91. She raised herself up on her elbow and jerked her chin at his stiff arms and motionless body. "You're acting like you've never been in bed with a female before."
This time only one eyebrow went up and his lip twitched like he was trying to hide a smile. "Is that how you'd like me to relax?
P.C. Cast
#92. Where's the cyborg?" asked the guard. Iko snarled at him. "Bite me." He raised an eyebrow. "Tempt me.
Marissa Meyer
#93. I'm sure we're all nervous," Alyss said. She directed one of her rare smiles at Will. "We'd be stupid not to be."
"Well, I'm not!" Horace said, then reddened as Alyss raised one eyebrow and Jenny giggled.
John Flanagan
#94. I'm bad at some things."
She raised an eyebrow. "Name one thing."
Making you fall in love with me the way I've always been in love with you. You only ever saw the jock while you let those artist assholes chase you. And hurt you.
Bella Andre
#95. Some magicians are rich, some are famous, some are stupidly good-looking.'
Jamie gave Nick a rather complicated look.
Nick raised an eyebrow. 'Some of us manage to be stupidly good-looking on our own.
Sarah Rees Brennan
#96. He raised an eyebrow. That was easier than I expected. My body must have addled your good sense.
Michelle Hodkin
#97. He's going to be okay," said Quentin. "He has to. He's Tybalt. You'd be all weird and irritating if he wasn't around."
"Weird and irritating?" I raised an eyebrow. "What gives you that idea?"
Quentin shrugged. "That's already how you get when he isn't around.
Seanan McGuire
#98. No need to act, i let my fear show "He killed himself," i whispered.
Eve raised an eyebrow. "Fourteen times?"
"He had bad aim.
Maria V. Snyder
#99. In a deep sexy voice, she said Windows don't turn me on.
I raised an eyebrow at her, Mac user?
Diane Mott Davidson
#100. I like my money, and if you mess with it, I fuck with you."
I raised my eyebrow. "You want to fuck with Alec?"
"What? No, that's not what I meant."
"But you said you-"
"I know what I said you smartass,
L.A. Casey
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