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