Throw me a curveball In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "throw me a curveball", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-01-07 10:01

Meaning of Throw me a curveball (redirected from throw (one) a curveball )

Throw (one) a curveball American verb phrase mainly US

To surprise someone with an unexpected and difficult-to-handle problem, scenario, or inquiry.

It really threw Mike a curveball when Kim was fired.

John's death threw everyone a curveball. He paid a visit to an orphanage as recently as yesterday.

It threw her a curveball when her husband was arrested for possession of illegal drugs.

Other phrases about:

I'll go to the foot of our stairs
To express surprise or astonishment
(well) I'll be damned!
An expression of surprise/shock or showing that you refuse to do something
as it happens/happened
Coincidentally, suprisingly; as a matter of fact
be caught on the wrong foot

To be surprised by some sudden occurrence

throw (one) for a loop

To greatly surprise, shock, or confuse someone

Grammar and Usage of Throw (one) a curveball

Verb Forms

  • to throw (one) a curveball
  • throws (one) a curveball
  • throwing (one) a curveball
  • threw (one) a curveball

The verb "throw" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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