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Definition of Throw somebody a curve

1. Verb. (baseball) (&lit To pitch a curve ball) ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To surprise; to introduce something unexpected or requiring a quick reaction or correction. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Throw Somebody A Curve

throw one's hat into the ring
throw one's hat over the windmill
throw one's name in the hat
throw one's toys out of the pram
throw one's weight around
throw out
throw out of kilter
throw overboard
throw pillow
throw pillows

throw rug
throw shapes
throw signs
throw smoke
throw somebody a curve (current term)
throw someone a bone
throw stick
throw the baby out with the bathwater
throw the book at
throw to the dogs

throw to the wind
throw to the wolves
throw together
throw true
throw under the bus
throw up
throw up one's hands
throwable
throwaway

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