on the fritz
Example Sentences
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But when Pína and Hawk arrive, their presence throws a wrench in a union that’s already on the fritz.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
But collectively, they show a country and a world order that are on the fritz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Buy a refill and hope the printer’s not on the fritz.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2024
But like every machine I've ever owned, it goes on the fritz.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2023
Then I tried to turn it on, but the remote was still on the fritz.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
