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Discover LudwigThe phrase "throw someone for a loop" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it when something surprises or confuses someone unexpectedly. Example: "The sudden change in plans really threw me for a loop." Alternative expressions include "catch off guard," "take by surprise," and "throw a curveball."
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When so much energy is thrown at you, it has to throw you for a loop".
Perhaps a film as down to earth as "Your Name" will throw Americans for a loop.
I also think Bobby V let 9/11 throw him for a loop in 2002.
"This really did throw me for a loop," he said, declining to comment further.
And now here's the other that can throw you for a loop.
Don't let the Afrikaans name of this wine estate/dairy throw you for a loop.
There are plenty of natural foods that throw us for a loop.
But sometimes, these "You don't look like a mom" statements throw me for a loop.
The Universe can throw us for a loop at any moment.
There's always a new emotion tied to a memory that can throw you for a loop at any time.
What could Ru possibly do that would throw us for a loop anymore?
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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