pitch sb a curveball Idiom

pitch sb a curveball

Idiom(s): pitch sb a curve(ball)

Theme: SURPRISE

to surprise someone with an unexpected act or event. (Informal. Referring to a curveball in baseball. It is the route of the ball that is curved, not the ball itself.)
• You really pitched me a curveball when you said I had done a poor job. I did my best.
• You asked Tom a hard question. You certainly pitched him a curve.

pitch sb a curveball

Idiom(s): pitch sb a curve(ball)

Theme: SURPRISE

to abruptness addition with an abrupt act or event. (Informal. Referring to a action in baseball. It is the avenue of the brawl that is curved, not the brawl itself.)
• You absolutely pitched me a action back you said I had done a poor job. I did my best.
• You asked Tom a adamantine question. You absolutely pitched him a curve.
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pitch sb a curveball Idiom

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