throw for a loop

Definition

Synonym of knock for a loop.

Example Sentences

• "really threw me for a loop; threw us all for a loop"
• "He thought he was up-to-date on all the latest wine lingo until a longtime wine writer returned his sample request card with a bold, hand-written note on it that stated, “Send me all samples—ABC!” “ABC” threw my friend for a loop. When he called me, I translated the cryptic phrase—ABC is winespeak for “Anything But Chardonnay.”"