throw

throw (one)

To cause one to be greatly confused, perplexed, or disconcerted; to befuddle or bemuse one. It really threw us when Olivia announced she was leaving the company. His caustic response threw me, as it seemed to come out of nowhere.

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throw someone

Fig. to confuse someone. You threw me for a minute when you asked for my identification. I thought you recognized me. The question the teacher asked was so hard that it threw me, and I became very nervous.

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throw

1. n. a try; a time. Have another throw at it, why don’t you?

2. tv. to confuse someone. The question really threw me.

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throw

/toss (one's) hat into the ring

To enter a political race as a candidate for office.

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