Throw for a loop Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and American English; used when something is surprising in a confusing or overwhelming way. Not used for minor surprises. Often used: 'That really threw me for a loop.'
Spanish: sorprender mucho - dejar desconcertado/aPortuguese (BR): deixar surpreso - deixar confusoPortuguese (PT): deixar surpreendido - deixar confusoChinese (Simplified): 让人大吃一惊 - 使人困惑Chinese (Traditional): 讓人大喫一驚 - 使人困惑Hindi: हैरान कर देना - चौंका देनाArabic: يُفاجئ بشدة - يربكه تماماًBengali: অত্যন্ত অবাক করা - পুরোপুরি বিভ্রান্ত করাRussian: сильно удивить - ошарашитьJapanese: 驚かせる - 困惑させるVietnamese: làm choáng váng - làm bối rối ghê gớmKorean: 깜짝 놀라게 하다 - 크게 혼란스럽게 하다Turkish: şaşkına çevirmek - afallatmakUrdu: حیران کر دینا - پریشان کر دیناIndonesian: membuat sangat terkejut - membuat bingung sekali
Example Sentences
The news really threw me for a loop.
basic
Her sudden decision threw everyone for a loop.
basic
It threw me for a loop when I saw the test results.
basic
I thought I was prepared, but the interview question threw me for a loop.
natural
Getting lost in a new city really threw us for a loop.
natural
He usually arrives on time, so his lateness threw me for a loop.
natural