on the fritz
Example Sentences
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Don’t miss, for instance, a food replicator on the fritz, where holographic tea will consistently fail to properly materialize.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025
But like every machine I've ever owned, it goes on the fritz.
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2023
If your cell phone, for instance, landed on Venus, the thermal energy would set off a flurry of electrons and send your device on the fritz.
From Scientific American • Oct. 23, 2023
My AC was on the fritz recently and just the thought of having to pay for a new one caused terrible anxiety, even though I know that’s what savings is for!
From Slate • Sep. 22, 2023
Then I tried to turn it on, but the remote was still on the fritz.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
