Meaning of 'Curve ball'
What does the saying 'Curve ball' mean?
Idiom: Curve ball
Meaning:
If something is a curve ball, it is deceptive.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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