Como Pronunciar "throw for a loss"

expression

THROH-fohr-uh-LOSS

throh-faw-uh-LOSS

Definição

To surprise, confuse, or upset someone so much that they don’t know what to do. It is often used when someone is caught off guard or forced to change their plans unexpectedly.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɔs

Inglês Britânico

θɹˈəʊ/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

THROH-fohr-uh-LOSS

throh-faw-uh-LOSS

Ouça em Contexto

The news really threw me for a loss.

Her sudden question threw him for a loss.

I was thrown for a loss when I couldn't find my keys.

Getting fired so suddenly really threw him for a loss.