throw (one)
To cause one to be greatly confused, perplexed, or disconcerted; to befuddle or bemuse one. It really threw us when Olivia announced she was leaving the company. His caustic response threw me, as it seemed to come out of nowhere.
throw someone
Fig. to confuse someone. You threw me for a minute when you asked for my identification. I thought you recognized me. The question the teacher asked was so hard that it threw me, and I became very nervous.
throw someone
Cause someone to be confused or perplexed, disconcert someone, as in We didn't let our worries throw us, or That unfavorable review threw her. [Colloquial; mid-1800s] Also see knock for a loop.
throw
1. n. a try; a time. Have another throw at it, why don’t you?
2. tv. to confuse someone. The question really threw me.
throw
/toss (one's) hat into the ring To enter a political race as a candidate for office.