How to Pronounce "throw for a loss"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɔs
THROH-fohr-uh-LOSS
θɹˈəʊ/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒs
throh-faw-uh-LOSS
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɔs
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH-fohr-uh-LOSS
UK
throh-faw-uh-LOSS
Listen in Context
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.