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for a loop

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In a year when little turned out the way we hoped it might, it’s nice to be thrown for a loop by someone unexpected.

From Salon

The album “threw a lot of people for a loop,” Malo told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

This unexpected compliment threw Penelope for a loop.

From Literature

“I couldn’t believe it. I got thrown for a loop.”

From Los Angeles Times

In what ways did you feel ready for it and in what ways has it just thrown you for a loop?

From Los Angeles Times