throw off

as in to distract
to draw the attention or mind to something else the sudden noise just threw me off completely, and I missed my shot

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Recent Examples of throw off Nix’s propensity for getting happy feet in non-happy-feet situations and throwing off a bad base is troubling — but coachable. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024 Sometimes, players can get thrown off by head injuries, particularly while wearing a protective mask. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024 Despite his struggles, Kershaw still attempted to rehab the injury throughout September, even throwing off a mound while wearing protective gear on his left foot. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Economic shifts, unexpected crises and rapidly changing market conditions can throw off even the most advanced models. Andre Shojaie, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for throw off 

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“Throw off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20off. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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