on the blink

English - Turkish

Definition of on the blink in English Turkish dictionary

doğru dürüst çalışmayan

Related Terms

be on the blink

(Konuşma Dili) bozulmak

English - English

Definition of on the blink in English English dictionary

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.

not working properly, out of order

Turkish pronunciation

ôn dhi blîngk

Synonyms

on the fritz, bonkers, broken, busted, defective, disabled, down, fallen apart, faulty, gone to pieces, haywire, in disrepair, in need of repair, in the shop, inoperable

Pronunciation

/ˈôn ᴛʜē ˈbləɴɢk/ /ˈɔːn ðiː ˈblɪŋk/

Etymology

() Presumably from an appliance with poor electrical connection blinking from intermittent connection, or from a flickering TV screen.

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