catch (one) off balance
catch (one) off balance
To startle one; to come upon one unawares or unprepared. Usually used in the past tense. The security guard caught the thieves off balance. That essay question on the exam caught me completely off balance. Your opponent is going to try to catch you off balance during the debate, so just be sure to stick to your position.
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