on the fritz

Idioms  

1. see under on the blink.

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Example Sentences

You can choose to have this effect work with a single color — where it honestly just looks like the light is on the fritz — or rapidly cycle through an endless array of different hues.

From The Verge

But before we get to that, it’s worth zooming out to see what this broader “Right to Repair” debate is about and what the FTC’s new approach could mean for people dealing with gadgets on the fritz.

From Washington Post

Their explanation of a GPS on the fritz is also a common excuse smugglers give.

From Washington Times

Even after shifting to its new S2 platform, Sonos hasn’t completely ironed out the blips when its mobile app goes on the fritz or seems to momentarily lose control over everything.

From The Verge

When a movie mother locks her child in a cage, it’s usually a sign that her maternal instincts are on the fritz.

From New York Times