Curve Ball Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Curve ball What does Curve ball mean?	If something is a curve ball, it is deceptive.
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straight What does "straight" mean?	honest; truthful

take one`s time What does "take one`s time" mean?	to do something without hurrying	My friend took his time to return the book that he had borrowed.
Like a cat that got the cream What does "Like a cat that got the cream" mean?	If someone looks very pleased with themselves and happy, they look like a cat that got the cream.
Heart isn't in it What does "Heart isn't in it" mean?	If your heart is not in something, then you don't really believe in it or support it.
send up a trial balloon What does "send up a trial balloon" mean?	to suggest something and see how people respond to it	The company sent up a trial balloon to see how people would react to their new product.
on hand What does "on hand" mean?	to be in one's possession, to be ready	We did not have enough supplies on hand so we were unable to finish the job.
save one`s breath What does "save one`s breath" mean?	to keep silent because talking will do no good	"You can save your breath and not bother talking to him. He never listens to anyone."
have bats in one's belfry What does "have bats in one's belfry" mean?	to be a little bit crazy	I think that our neighbor has bats in her belfry.
get off easy What does "get off easy" mean?	to escape a serious punishment	The criminals got off easy after they robbed the bank.
after the fact What does "after the fact" mean?	after something has happened	The man said that he was sorry but it was after the fact. He had already caused many problems.
biggie What does "biggie" mean?	someone or something of significance or importance

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Curve Ball Idiom