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.
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That can throw off your drive.
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He has nothing to throw off stage.
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Cuz that[ __] just throw off just energy.