the sudden noise just threw me off completely, and I missed my shot
Recent Examples on the WebOne little mistake can throw off the entire at-bat. Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 With most or all of seats occupied, the atmosphere will throw off more sparks. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Be sure to take the test in a quiet room — the whoosh of air conditioning and the rumble of traffic could throw off your results.Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2022 The pressure causes Rosen to throw off his back foot, making a poor read and delivering a bad throw. Lance Reisland, cleveland, 23 July 2022 Yes, quarterbacks need to throw off platform, use different arm angles, and improvise when the play breaks down. Lance Reisland, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2022 Being required to return to the office threatens to throw off that balance.Wired, 22 July 2022 Another possible option is to detonate a nuclear warhead close to the asteroid in an attempt to throw off its course. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 23 Mar. 2022 Plus, according to the National Sleep Foundation, exposure to bright lights and screens before bed can throw off your circadian rhythm and compromise your sleep quality. Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022 See More