| 词汇 | thrown for a loss |
| 词源 | thrown for a loss. Born as a football expression, thrown for a loss refers to a ball carrier who is thrown back for a loss by the opposing line on trying to penetrate its defense and gain yard- age. Common in football, the words began to be used in post– World War II years to describe someone’s loss in any endeavor. |
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