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Definition off balance in American English

off balance phrase

phrase
1

not steady or upright, for example because more weight is on one side

Example

That wheel is off balance.

Example

He kept pulling my arm, throwing me off balance.

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2

surprised, upset, or confused by something

Example

I was thrown completely off balance by Anna's reply.

Definition off balance in American English