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throw 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. 1.To surprise; to introduce something unexpected or requiring a quick reaction or correction.

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