knock for a loop: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  USUKGlobal Englishinformalcolloquial
  • To surprise, stun, or overwhelm someone emotionally or mentally.
  • To leave someone disoriented, shocked, or unable to respond normally.

  Examples

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  • The news of the sudden layoffs really knocked me for a loop; I wasn’t expecting it at all.

    La noticia de los despidos repentinos realmente me dejó atónito; no lo esperaba para nada.

  • When Sarah told me about the accident, it knocked me for a loop and I couldn’t focus the rest of the day.

    Cuando Sarah me contó sobre el accidente, me dejó impactado y no pude concentrarme el resto del día.

  • If the results of the test knock you for a loop, just remember to take some time to process it.

    Si los resultados del examen te sorprenden, solo recuerda tomarte un tiempo para asimilarlo.

• 2.

  Global Englishinformalcolloquial
  • To strike someone with sufficient force to cause temporary physical incapacitation or daze them.

  Examples

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  • He was knocked for a loop by the unexpected punch during the boxing match.

    Fue dejado aturdido por el golpe inesperado durante la pelea de boxeo.

  • The sudden impact knocked her for a loop, and she stumbled before regaining balance.

    El impacto repentino la dejó aturdida, y tropezó antes de recuperar el equilibrio.

  • Did the surprise attack knock you for a loop during the training exercise?

    ¿El ataque sorpresa te dejó aturdido durante el ejercicio de entrenamiento?