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Meaning of throw someone a curve | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To pitch a curve ball.
  2. 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.
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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

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