
Put somebody off their stroke
Sports Usage
Often used in sports to describe a loss of focus or nerves affecting performance.

The shouts from the crowd really put the golfer off his stroke.
Distraction Cause
Emphasizes an external factor causing the distraction or disturbance.

Loud construction noise outside the exam hall put me off my stroke.
Temporary Effect
Suggests that the effect on performance is not permanent, just momentary.

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