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Rarethrow someone a curve
The correct spelling is throw someone a curve.
How to pronounce throw someone a curve
verb
Say it like: Thr-ow -som-eon-e a- cu-rve
The correct spelling is throw someone a curve. To surprise; to introduce something unexpected or requiring a quick reaction or correction. For example: "He really threw me a curve when he asked me a personal question at work."
Usage Examples
“He really threw me a curve when he asked me a personal question at work.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To surprise; to introduce something unexpected or requiring a quick reaction or correction.
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