for a loop

phrase

: into a state of amazement, confusion, or distress
the news threw us for a loop

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The fact Mitchell is only 27 years old really threw me for a loop, having already repeated a few rotations of both appearing on and disappearing from my fantasy radar over the years. John Laghezza, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Of course, something can always happen that surprises us and throws Wall Street for a loop. Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026

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“For a loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20a%20loop. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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