(catch/throw sb) off balance

(catch/throw sb) off ˈbalance1to make sb/sth unsteady and in danger of falling使失去平衡（而有跌落危险）I was thrown off balance by the sudden gust of wind.突如其来的一阵风差点儿把我吹倒。2to make sb surprised and no longer calm使（毫无准备而）不知所措The senator was clearly caught off balance by the unexpected question.参议员显然因这意想不到的问题而不知所措。

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