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fritz
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be on the fritz (American, informal)
if a piece of equipment or machinery is on the fritz, it does not work as it should. It will be a long, hot summer - our air conditioning is on the fritz.
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
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When electrical systems on modern farm equipment go on the fritz, it's often due to incorrect voltage, too much resistance or lack of continuity in a circuit.
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