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Meaning of on the blink | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Usually of a mechanical or electrical device, functioning erratically, malfunctioning; not working or not working well.

Australia, UK, informal

Equivalents

Deutsch am Ende sein hinüber sein im Arsch sein im Eimer sein kaputt sein
Polski niedysponowany zepsuty
Português dar o berro ir-se

Examples

“My toaster is on the blink, making either charcoal or cold bread.”
“I'm so tired, I haven't slept a wink / I'm so tired, my mind⟳ is on the blink”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

on the blob on the block on the boil on the boob on the book on the books

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