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off balance

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off balance
surprised or confused Policy makers were caught off balance by the speed and success of Canada's efforts to ban the weapons.
Usage notes: often used with keep or throw: The stories were part of an effort to keep the antiwar movement off balance.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of off balance (likely to fall)
See also: balance
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But Drogba, whose goal in the 1-1 draw with Malawi at the weekend ensured the Ivory Coast would take part in the World Cup finals in South Africa next summer, says defenders know they can knock him off balance because the speed of the game is so fast.
Drogba happy to hit the boos by Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
All of us have seen or experienced it You come home and your dog is so excited to see you that he jumps on you and knocks you off balance All of us have seen or experienced it.
How to Deal with Your Jumping Dog by Stefan Hyross / Pets and Animals community
Shots that throw you off balance or aren''t as simple as instruction videos or professionals make them look.
Golf Changing the Awkward Shots into Opportunities by Nicholas Tan / Sports and fitness community
 
 
 
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