Throw (one) a curveball In english explanation

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

Julia Huong

2022-01-07 05:01

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.

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

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

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