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bowl a googly

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  • verb transitive, idiomatic, UK, figuratively to surprise (someone); to introduce (to someone) something unexpected, underhand or requiring a quick reaction or correction.

Etymologies

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From the cricket term

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synonyms (2)

Words with the same meaning

  1. catch offguard
  2. catch unawares

cross-references (2)

Cross-references

  1. throw for a loop
  2. throw somebody a curve

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