English Explanatory Dictionary

throw someone a curve

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To pitch a curve ball.
  2. To surprise; to introduce something unexpected or requiring a quick reaction or correction.

Word forms

throw someone a curve throws someone a curve throwing someone a curve threw someone a curve thrown someone a curve throw someone a curveball

Etymology

From the curve ball in baseball, where a spin is employed to adjust the path of the ball unexpectedly.

Related words

throw for a loop bowl a googlie
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