- on the blink
- not operating well.
The computers in the accounting department are always on the blink and the bills don't get paid on time.
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on the blink — adverb (or adjective) : in or into a disabled or useless condition : indisposed : out of order * * * on the blink (informal) (of an electrical or electronic device) working intermittently or not working at all • • • Main Entry: ↑blink * * * on… … Useful english dictionary
on the blink — 1. mod. out of order; ill. (See also on the fritz.) □ I was a little on the blink yesterday and decided to stay at home. □ My refrigerator is on the blink again. 2. mod. alcohol intoxicated; on a drinking spree. □ They all went out and got on the … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
on the blink — {adj. phr.} Faulty; malfunctioning; inoperative. * /I need to call a competent repairman because my computer is on the blink again./ … Dictionary of American idioms
on the blink — {adj. phr.} Faulty; malfunctioning; inoperative. * /I need to call a competent repairman because my computer is on the blink again./ … Dictionary of American idioms
on the blink — (UK) Is a machine is on the blink, it isn t working properly or is out of order. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If a machine is on the blink, it is not working properly and needs servicing or repair. What a nuisance! The… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
on the blink — (UK) Is a machine is on the blink, it isn t working properly or is out of order … The small dictionary of idiomes
on the blink — ► on the blink informal (of a machine) not working properly; out of order. Main Entry: ↑blink … English terms dictionary
on the blink — [adj] broken busted, defective, disabled, down, fallen apart, faulty, gone to pieces*, haywire, in disrepair, in need of repair, inoperable, in the shop*, kaput*, not functioning, not working, on the fritz*, on the shelf*, out, out of commission* … New thesaurus
on the blink — phrasal in or into a disabled or useless condition < the TV is on the blink > … New Collegiate Dictionary
on the blink — adjective functioning erratically, malfunctioning; not working or not working well. Usually refers to a mechanical or electrical device. My toaster is on the blink, making either charcoal or cold bread. Syn: on the fritz … Wiktionary
