off-balance — adj [not before noun] 1.) in an unsteady position and likely to fall throw/knock/push etc sb off balance ▪ The sudden movement of the ship knocked them both off balance. 2.) catch/throw sb off balance to surprise or shock someone because they are … Dictionary of contemporary English
off-balance — adjective never before noun 1. ) surprised by something unexpected: thrown/caught off balance: I was thrown completely off balance by their outrageous behavior. 2. ) in a position in which you feel you are going to fall down: throw/knock someone… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Off-Balance — Directed by Shin Togashi Release date(s) 2000 Country Japan Language Japanese … Wikipedia
off balance — 1. Unstable, esp mentally or emotionally 2. In a state of unreadiness to respond to an attack, challenge, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑balance … Useful english dictionary
off-balance — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective (or adverb) 1. : not well proportioned : out of balance the plans are off balance their military is off balance 2. : not standing, sitting, or resting in normal physical equilibrium caught off balance and knocked down… … Useful english dictionary
off balance — 1) not steady or upright, for example because more weight is on one side That wheel is off balance. throw/knock someone/something off balance: He kept pulling my arm, throwing me off balance. 2) surprised, upset, or confused by something… … English dictionary
off balance — {adj. phr.} 1. Not in balance; not able to stand up straight and not fall; not able to keep from turning over or falling; unsteady. * /Never stand up in a canoe; it will get off balance and turn over./ * /Paul was speeding along on his bicycle,… … Dictionary of American idioms
off balance — {adj. phr.} 1. Not in balance; not able to stand up straight and not fall; not able to keep from turning over or falling; unsteady. * /Never stand up in a canoe; it will get off balance and turn over./ * /Paul was speeding along on his bicycle,… … Dictionary of American idioms
off\ balance — adj. phr. 1. Not in balance; not able to stand up straight and not fall; not able to keep from turning over or falling; unsteady. Never stand up in a canoe; it will get off balance and turn over. Paul was speeding along on his bicycle, when an… … Словарь американских идиом
off-balance — adjective (not before noun) 1 in an unsteady position so that you are likely to fall: throw/knock/push sb off balance: Lee caught hold of my wrist and pulled me off balance. 2 unprepared for something, so that it surprises or shocks you: catch sb … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
