throw off
verb
threw off; thrown off; throwing off; throws off
1
3
: to produce in an offhand manner : execute with speed or facility
some little … tune that the composer had thrown off—
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a
: to cause to depart from an expected or desired course
mistakes threw his calculations off a bit
b
: to cause to make a mistake : mislead
Examples of throw off in a Sentence
the sudden noise just threw me off completely, and I missed my shot
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The shift can throw off sleep schedules and make mornings more challenging, leaving millions searching for a quick solution.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Using vaginal estrogen: A drop in estrogen levels after menopause (cessation of menstrual periods) can throw off the balance of vaginal bacteria.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
The fund will still appreciate in a bull market and throw off stable income.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Meal timing affects how your body uses energy, and eating late can throw off your body's natural rhythms.9
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—Johna Burdeos, Health, 26 Feb. 2025
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Emily Price, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Using vaginal estrogen: A drop in estrogen levels after menopause (cessation of menstrual periods) can throw off the balance of vaginal bacteria.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
The fund will still appreciate in a bull market and throw off stable income.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Meal timing affects how your body uses energy, and eating late can throw off your body's natural rhythms.9
10.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for throw off
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“Throw off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20off. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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