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threw for a loop

threw for a loop is the simple past of throw for a loop.

Meaning of throw for a loop

Verb

throw for a loop (third-person singular simple present throws for a loop, present participle throwing for a loop, simple past threw for a loop, past participle thrown for a loop)

  1. Synonym of knock for a loop.
    • really threw me for a loop; threw us all for a loop

Questions about threw for a loop

What is threw for a loop the simple past of?
Threw for a loop is the simple past of throw for a loop.

Words near threw for a loop in the dictionary

  1. threw caution to the wind
  2. threw cold water on
  3. threw down
  4. threw down the gauntlet
  5. threw dust in someone's eyes
  6. threw for a loop
  7. threw gas on the fire
  8. threw gasoline on the fire
  9. threw good money after bad
  10. threw hands
  11. threw in

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