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throw a curveball

Idiom Sports

Meaning

to surprise someone with something unexpected

Example Sentences

"The new policy really threw us a curveball."

Related Expressions

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to make a great effort to help or please someone

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Things are usually worst just before they improve.

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a group of people you are friendly with

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to argue or fight with someone

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to do your share of the work or responsibility

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to become fit through exercise