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throw off

idiom

To confuse; especially, to lose a pursuer.


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  1. 01

    lock someone up and throw away the key

    To lock someone up in prison indefinitely.

  2. 02

    stone's throw

    A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.

  3. 03

    throw a bone to

    To provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited extent; to make a concession to.

  4. 04

    throw a fit

    To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.

  5. 05

    throw a kiss

    To kiss one's hand, then make a gesture as if one was throwing the kiss in a direction towards the recipient.

  6. 06

    throw a monkey wrench in the works

    Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.

  7. 07

    throw a monkey wrench into the works

    Synonym of throw a spanner into the works.

  8. 08

    throw a spanner in the works

    To introduce a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.

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