Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-fritz
idiom
/ˈɒn ðə frɪts/
Definition
Not functioning properly or breaking down.
Examples
- My old printer is on-the-fritz again; I guess I need a new one.
- Whenever the internet goes down, it feels like everything is on-the-fritz.
- The car started making strange noises and I realized it was on-the-fritz.
Meaning
The phrase ‘on-the-fritz’ describes something that is malfunctioning or not working as it should.
Synonyms
- malfunctioning
- broken
- out of order
- buggy
- defective
