How to Pronounce "throw for a loop"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫup
THROH-fer-uh-LOOP
θɹˈəʊ/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /lˈuːp
thruh-OH-fuh-LOOP
Definition
To surprise or confuse someone a lot, often unexpectedly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫup
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /lˈuːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH-fer-uh-LOOP
UK
thruh-OH-fuh-LOOP
Listen in Context
The news really threw me for a loop.
Her sudden decision threw everyone for a loop.
It threw me for a loop when I saw the test results.
I thought I was prepared, but the interview question threw me for a loop.