Throw (someone) A Curve Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Throw (someone) A Curve Idiom mean?

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throw (someone) a curve What does throw (someone) a curve mean?	to confuse someone by doing something unexpected, to pitch a curve ball to someone in baseball	The lawyer threw the witness a curve with his very complex questions.
throw (someone) a curve What does throw (someone) a curve mean?	to mislead or deceive someone	The purchasing manager threw us a curve when he said that he would not need any of our products until next year.
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do in (something) or do (something) in What does "do in (something) or do (something) in" mean?	to ruin or destroy something	The boy quickly did in the new shoes that he had received for his birthday.

eat humble pie What does "eat humble pie" mean?	to be humbled, to admit one`s error and apologize	Our boss was forced to eat humble pie after he made the wrong budget estimate for next year.
pick on (someone) What does "pick on (someone)" mean?	to do or say bad things to someone	The boy always picked on his sister when they were children.
to cease and desist What does "to cease and desist" mean?	a legal phrase which means to stop doing something and not start again - often used in the form of a cease and desist order	The woman's husband was given a cease and desist order to stop bothering her.
have to fly What does "have to fly" mean?	have to depart immediately
Man Friday What does "Man Friday" mean?	From 'Robinson Crusoe', a 'Man Friday' refers to an assistant or companion, usually a capable one. The common feminine equivalent is 'Girl Friday'. (Also, 'right-hand man'. )
in one's salad days What does "in one's salad days" mean?	in one's youth	My aunt was a beautiful woman in her salad days.
alive and kicking What does "alive and kicking" mean?	to be well and healthy	My aunt is ninety years old and she is very much alive and kicking.

bury the hatchet What does "bury the hatchet" mean?	to stop arguing and become friendly with someone	My friend buried the hatchet with his brother and they are now friendly again.
catch some Zs What does "catch some Zs" mean?	sleep for a while; take a nap.	"You look tired, John. Why don't you catch someZs?"
stay away from (something) What does "stay away from (something)" mean?	to avoid something	My uncle has been staying away from salty foods for several months now.
look at the world through rose-colored glasses What does "look at the world through rose-colored glasses" mean?	see only the good things about something, be too optimistic	I told my friend to be more realistic and not to always look at the world through rose-colored glasses.
get behind (a person or idea) What does "get behind (a person or idea)" mean?	to support/help someone or something	Many people decided to get behind the candidate who promised to cut taxes.

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Throw (someone) A Curve Idiom