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throwing for a loop

throwing for a loop is the present participle and gerund 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 throwing for a loop

What is throwing for a loop the present participle and gerund of?
Throwing for a loop is the present participle and gerund of throw for a loop.

Words near throwing for a loop in the dictionary

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

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