Como Pronunciar "throw a curve"
expression
THROH-uh-KURV
throh-uh-KURV
Definição
To surprise someone with something unexpected or difficult, especially a question or situation they are not prepared for.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɝv
Inglês Britânico
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɜːv
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
THROH-uh-KURV
UK
throh-uh-KURV
Ouça em Contexto
The teacher threw a curve during the quiz.
Her question really threw a curve at me.
They threw a curve when they changed the plan suddenly.
My boss threw a curve in the meeting with an unexpected question.