off-bal|ance

off-bal|ance
off-bal|ance «AWF BAL uhns, OF-», adjective, adverb.
1. in an unsteady position: »

Patterson, a little off-balance…suddenly went to the floor in the second round (Newsweek).

2. by surprise: »

[He] was plainly caught off-balance at the first thrusts from his host on an occasion which…called for informality, friendliness and courtesy (Wall Street Journal).


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