throw smoke

throw smoke

slang In baseball, to pitch fastballs. Wow, I can't believe he's still throwing smoke after eight innings. Watch out for this pitcher, she really throws smoke out there.
See also: smoke, throw
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • pull the string
  • above and beyond the call of duty
  • behind the curve
  • beyond the call of duty
  • (you) coulda fooled me
  • be not half bad
  • (you) could have fooled me
  • bear a resemblance to
  • bear a resemblance to (someone or something)
  • be wide of the mark
References in periodicals archive
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He pauses a minute into the recording as officers announce their presence and throw smoke grenades before raiding his trailer.
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Several agents throw smoke grenades to create cover as they move single file, guns at the ready, crouching forward.
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Despite appeals from opposition leaders not to resort to violence, and a personal intervention from boxer-turned-politician Vitaly Klitschko, protesters continued to throw smoke bombs and hurl fireworks and other objects at police.
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Press the doll's stomach and Mr Mott's distinctive tones can be heard shouting "Throw smoke - GRENADE!" Mr Mott also played a part in the build-up to last year's Olympic Games.
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All Banta knew was to throw smoke and mirrors at us, a pack of Camels and pack of rubbers keeping company in his back pocket.
Last At Bat, Texas League Playoffs, 1961
Although it cannot achieve the 300mph speeds that Kitt reached, soar 50ft in the air or throw smoke bombs, key features of the star car are intact.
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