The idiom "throw someone a curveball" originates from baseball, where a curveball is a pitch that suddenly changes direction as it approaches the batter, making it challenging to predict and hit. This expression is often used when someone is faced with a situation that catches them off guard or requires them to adapt quickly.

What is the origin of the idiom "throw someone a curveball" and when to use it?

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to [throw] {sb} a (curveball|curve)

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ throw somebody a curveball“ im Englischen

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