throw off
Upper Intermediate (B2)neutral
To quickly remove something, to escape from something, or to confuse and distract someone so they make a mistake.
"She threw off her coat as soon as she got inside and collapsed on the sofa."
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Throw off your hat.
"I miss the old Pete"
Peter McKinnon · 4:44
That can throw off your drive.
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Brawlhalla · 95:27
He has nothing to throw off stage.
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Astrum · 12:40
throw off layer after layer, reducing its mass.
"I miss the old Pete"
Peter McKinnon · 4:45
that can throw off your spark, your passion.