The sudden question threw me off balance.
throw off balance
idiomTo unsettle, to catch by surprise.
The unexpected news about the company merger threw the entire team off balance during the morning meeting.
His sudden change in tone during the debate threw the opponent off balance, leaving him unable to formulate a coherent response.
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balance out
To attain balance through the contrasting or reciprocating effect of different elements.
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balance the books
To add up all the debits and credits.
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check and balance
Provide mutual oversight and limitation by independent organizations in order to prevent abuses of power.
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hang in the balance
To be in a precarious situation, unsure of the future.
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lock someone up and throw away the key
To lock someone up in prison indefinitely.
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stone's throw
A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.
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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.
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throw a fit
To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.