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What does "throw one a curveball" mean?

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throw one a curveball

Definition:

to confuse someone by doing something unexpected

Usage:

conversational, informal

Sample Dialogue:

A: How did you do on the exam?
B: I got every answer right except number 15.
A: Me too. The professor used negative numbers for that problem. He really threw me a curveball.





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