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off balance

Meaning

Not physical balanced; not having physical equilibrium.

(idiomatic, of a person) surprised; perplexed

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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off-balance

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According to the prosecutor, UT Bank engaged in some off-balance sheet transactions log, issuing investment certificates to investors in the name of the bank. Source: Internet

After the rope is secured by non-slip bowline knots, it is pulled to the rear until the animal is off-balance. Source: Internet

A new novel from the pseudonymous author of the Neapolitan quartet is a fascinating, slightly off-balance tale of coming of age in ’90s Naples, Italy. Source: Internet

An off-balance Gordon then hit Liberty’s Antonio Gandy-Golden late in the third for a 5-yard TD. Source: Internet

General Lee, normally reserved, was described by the Charleston Mercury as "jubilant, almost off-balance, and seemingly desirous of embracing everyone who calls on him." Source: Internet

She burst through the office doors out of breath and off-balance, causing a racket by steadying herself against the wind chime. Source: Internet

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