- a variation of curveball.
curve ball
Britishnoun
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baseball a ball pitched in a curving path so as to make it more difficult to hit
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informal something deceptive
his wholesome image was a curve ball thrown to deceive the public
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Whatever curve ball is coming, you have to roll with it.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
Szoboszlai's arrival for £60m from RB Leipzig was the first signing under Schmadtke and, along with the Reds recruitment team, he has the job of dealing with the Fabinho curve ball.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2023
Surely the Fed won't throw a curve ball later on Wednesday, will it?
From Reuters ● May 2, 2023
With an 11th-hour curve ball that would surely make Logan Roy smirk, “Succession” creator Jesse Armstrong revealed the drama’s upcoming fourth season will be its last.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2023
Steele used his curve ball, but he could not get the batter to go after it.
From The Redheaded Outfield by Zane Grey
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