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Put somebody off their stroke

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Sports Usage

Often used in sports to describe a loss of focus or nerves affecting performance.

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The shouts from the crowd really put the golfer off his stroke.
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Distraction Cause

Emphasizes an external factor causing the distraction or disturbance.

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Loud construction noise outside the exam hall put me off my stroke.
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Temporary Effect

Suggests that the effect on performance is not permanent, just momentary.

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Sorry for interrupting your piano practice, I didn't mean to put you off your stroke.
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