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fritz
(redirected from was on the fritz)

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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


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