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on the fritz and on the blink not operating; not operating correctly. This vacuum cleaner is on the fritz. Let's get it fixed. How long has it been on the blink? 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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. Maybe we need 150 Internets in case a couple dozen go on the fritz. When Web sites go on the fritz, members of Generation X -- the Net's largest and most important demographic -- are most likely to kick a chair. |
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