Idiom meaning, usage examples, facts

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ON THE BLINK

not working correctly
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1. We can’t watch the football game at my house. My television is on the blink
2. The clock in the office has been on the blink for months. I don’t think they’ll ever get it fixed.

Synonym: on the fritz. The expression is usually used with electronic devices. It is not used with more mechanical devices such as cars or other vehicles.


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