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Ann225 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Throw one a curve

Hi,

Can I use 'throw a curve' when talking about questions in the exam that caught me by surprise?

"A few of the questions in the exam threw me a curve. I just didn't know how to deal with them."

Thank you.

  

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It's more natural to say that the examiner (s) , rather than the question, threw me a curve. You might also look at the expression 'threw me for a loop'

— Clive

  • It's more natural to say that the examiner (s) , rather than the question, threw me a curve.
  • You might also look at the expression 'threw me for a loop'
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It's more natural to say that the examiner(s) , rather than the question, threw me a curve.

You might also look at the expression 'threw me for a loop'

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