- on the fritz
- on the fritz & on the blinknot operating; not operating correctly. •
This vacuum cleaner is on the fritz. Let's get it fixed.
•How long has it been on the blink?
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
on the fritz
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on the fritz — adverb (or adjective) Etymology: origin unknown : in a state of disrepair usually used with go his supercharger had gone on the fritz G.P.Elliott * * * on the fritz US informal : not working properly We can t listen to music because the stereo is … Useful english dictionary
on the fritz — 1. mod. not functioning properly. □ This TV is on the fritz again. □ My watch is on the fritz. 2. mod. alcohol intoxicated. □ Sue is a bit on the fritz. □ She dr … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
on the fritz — adj, adv American malfunctioning, out of order. A synonym of the colloquial on the blink . Fritz here may be the German nickname, probably alluding to imported German goods, thought by Americans in the 1930s to be shoddy. It may alterna tively… … Contemporary slang
on the fritz — not operating, broken, out of order The VCR is on the fritz again. We can t watch videos tonight. Several conjectures about the origin can be found on www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa ont4.htm … English idioms
on the fritz — not working in the usual way, or not working at all. The washing machine is on the fritz. Usage notes: usually said of machines … New idioms dictionary
on the fritz — adverb Out of order, malfunctioning, broken. (Used of electrical or mechanical appliances.) Id record it, but my VCR’s on the fritz again … Wiktionary
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