throw for a loop

threw for a loopthrown for a loop
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Translation of throw for a loop into German

Verbal expression

1.

surprise

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cause someone to be very surprised or confused
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  • The news really threw me for a loop.Die Nachricht hat mich wirklich umgehauen.
2.

confusion

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confuse or bewilder someone
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  • The complex instructions threw me for a loop.Die komplexen Anweisungen haben mich verwirrt.
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Synonyms and analogies of throw for a loop in English

Examples of throw for a loop in a sentence

  • The unexpected plot twist threw the audience for a loop.
  • The unexpected question threw her for a loop.
  • His sudden resignation threw the team for a loop.

throw for a loop: Examples and translations in context

The one girl who could throw me for a loop.

Das eine Mädchen, das mich aus dem Konzept bringen konnte.

It's life that throws you for a loop.

Es ist das Leben, das mit dir Schlitten fährt.

It's life that throws you for a loop.

Es ist das Leben, das uns aus der Bahn wirft.

On the contrary, it throws him for a loop.

Im Gegenteil, das haut ihn um.

Winter weather can sometimes throw you for a loop.

Winter-Wetter kann manchmal werfen Sie für eine Schleife.

A random act of kindness can throw anyone for a loop in a good way.

Eine zufällige gute Tat kann jeden auf positive Weise überraschen.

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