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Meaning of throw someone a curve | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To pitch a curve ball.
To surprise; to introduce something unexpected or requiring a quick reaction or correction.
figuratively

Equivalents

Español pescar en curva (a alguien)

Examples

“He really threw me a curve when he asked me a personal question at work.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

throw someone a rope throw someone out of bed throw something in someone's face throw something in someone's teeth throw spaghetti at the wall throw stones