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throws for a loop

throws for a loop is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 throws for a loop

What is throws for a loop the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Throws for a loop is the third-person singular simple present indicative of throw for a loop.

Words near throws for a loop in the dictionary

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

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