throw someone

Idioms and Phrases

Cause someone to be confused or perplexed, disconcert someone, as in We didn't let our worries throw us , or That unfavorable review threw her . [ Colloquial ; mid-1800s] Also see knock for a loop .

Example Sentences

And three times at least Sid had to throw someone a line when they blew up—in the clutches Sid's better than any prompt book.

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