on the fritz

Meaning: Not working correctly.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: The Absurd

More idioms — The Absurd

over the top — Beyond expectations; outside normal or accepted boundaries; exaggerated.
pull the rug out from under someone — To abruptly ruin someone's plans or expectations.
raise cain — To cause a disturbance, often because one is extremely angry; to make trouble.
run amok — To run around in a frenzied or disorderly way.
run something into the ground — To belabor something beyond reason; to go too far with something.
have a screw loose screw — To be harmlessly crazy.

on the go — Constantly busy; very active.
on the level — Honest and without deception.
on the spot — In an awkward social situation (sentence 1) or immediately and nearby (sentence 2).
on the up and up — Honest; ethical; fair.
on the wagon — To abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages because one cannot control oneself.
one fell swoop — One quick, sweeping action.

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