on the blink
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on the blink
Where it comes from
Presumably from an appliance with poor electrical connection blinking from intermittent connection.
phrase
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Usually of a mechanical or electrical device, functioning erratically, malfunctioning; not working or not working well.
My toaster is on the blink, making either charcoal or cold bread.
Similar: on the fritz
Translations
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prep_phrase to be malfunctioning (device), the state of being out of order
| Português | dar o berro, ir-se |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | kaputt sein, im Eimer sein, am Ende sein, im Arsch sein, hinüber sein |
Talk about this word "on the blink." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/on%20the%20blink. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. on the blink. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/on%20the%20blink "on the blink." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/on%20the%20blink.Cite this
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title = {on the blink},
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year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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