Knitted brow In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "knitted brow", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-01-16 10:01

Meaning of Knitted brow (redirected from knit (one's) brow(s) )

Knit (one's) brow(s) American British verb phrase

To draw one's brow together for being worry or thinking carefully

If any disputes arise in the meeting, John will find a ventilating space, knit his brow for a while, and then come back to continue.

When Jane's parents asked him about the exam, he shook his head, knitted his brows, and went straight to his room.

My mom keeps knitting her brows when witnessing the toddle of the grandchild.

Grammar and Usage of Knit (one's) brow(s)

Verb Forms

  • knit (one's) brow(s)
  • knits (one's) brow(s)
  • knitted (one's) brow(s)
  • knitting (one's) brow(s)

The verb "knit" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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