How to Pronounce "catch off balance"
expression
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈbæɫəns
KATCH-awf-BAL-uhnss
kˈætʃ/ /ˈɒf/ /bˈæləns
KATCH-of-BAL-uhnss
Definition
To surprise someone or find them in a situation where they are not prepared or ready to respond.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈbæɫəns
British English
kˈætʃ/ /ˈɒf/ /bˈæləns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KATCH-awf-BAL-uhnss
UK
KATCH-of-BAL-uhnss
Listen in Context
The question caught me off balance and I didn't know what to say.
The sudden news caught her off balance.
His joke caught everyone off balance.
Her quick reply really caught me off balance—I didn't expect her to say that.