Meaning of the word "throw someone a curveball" in English
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throw someone a curveball
US /θroʊ ˈsʌm.wʌn ə ˈkɜrv.bɔl/
UK /θroʊ ˈsʌm.wʌn ə ˈkɜrv.bɔl/
Idiom
1.
to present someone with an unexpected difficulty or challenge
Example:
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The boss really threw us a curveball with that last-minute change to the project.
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Life can sometimes throw you a curveball when you least expect it.
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