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Definition of pitch (someone) a curve ball - 1 dictionary result
curve ball or curve·ball   (kûrv'bôl')
n.  
  1. Baseball Any of several pitches that veer to the left when thrown with the right hand and to the right when thrown with the left hand.

  2. Slang Something that is unexpected or designed to trick or deceive: That last question on the exam was a real curve ball.

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