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Discover LudwigThe phrase "throw a curve" is correct and usable in written English.
It means to surprise or confuse someone by saying or doing something unexpected. Example: The politician threw a curve in his campaign speech when he suddenly announced a new policy that no one had expected.
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She doesn't know how to throw a curve ball.
"People aren't really surprised when I throw a curve".
"If I was going to throw a curve, I'd bend it".
He tried to throw a curve into the guest appearances, as well.
They throw a curve into her straight line and force her to tilt, sway and wobble.
At Lever House, what you see is what you get, although Mr. Silverman does throw a curve and a change-up just often enough to keep things interesting.
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But nature throws a curve.
But then Mr. Martins throws a curve.
Occasionally New York still throws a curve ball or two.
He threw a curve high, ball two, and Ramirez fouled off a fastball away.
But now, Honda throws a curve with the third generation — there's no square anywhere.
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