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throw (someone) a googly
throw (someone) a googly
To present (someone with) a question, situation, or piece of information that is surprising or unexpected. Taken from cricket, in which a "googly" is a ball thrown counter to that which the batsman expects. Primarily heard in UK. Dave really threw me a googly when he asked if I'd like to go on a date with him. The manager decided to throw a googly by letting his staff have Friday off.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Henny | | HEN-nee | Dutch |
BrÍD | | - | Irish |
Vesta | | ['vestə] | |
Dirk | | [də:k] | |
Baz | | BAZ | English (British) |
Aten | | AH-tən (English) | Egyptian Mythology |