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throw off

UK
/θrəʊ ɒf/
US
/θroʊ ɔf/

Translations

throw offverb
threw off
Past Simple
thrown off
Past Participle
throwing off
Gerund
UK
/θrəʊ ɒf/
US
/θroʊ ɔf/
She tried to throw off her bad habits.
Она пыталась избавиться от своих вредных привычек.
He managed to throw off his pursuers.
Ему удалось сбросить своих преследователей.
сбивать с толку
The unexpected question threw him off.
Неожиданный вопрос сбил его с толку.
Additional translations
сваливать
Synonyms
dispel
remove
rid
cast off
shake off
dissipate

Definitions

throw offverb
To remove or discard something quickly or carelessly.
She threw off her coat as soon as she entered the warm room.
To confuse or mislead someone.
The unexpected question threw him off during the interview.
To produce or emit something, such as light or heat.
The old lamp threw off a dim light in the corner of the room.
To escape from or get rid of something or someone.
The horse managed to throw off its rider during the race.
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