bowl a googly in French

bowl a googly in French is poser une colle, prendre de court.

bowl a googly in French

poser une colle

verb

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

prendre de court

verb

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

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