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Saturday, 17 June 2006

Definition:

To not work 

Example Dialogue:

A: What is that buzzing noise coming from your TV?
B: My TV is on the fritz again. I don’t know why it doesn’t work.
A: It may be time to buy a new TV.

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The Weekly Idiom: To be on the fritz
Oct 03 2006 13:40:08
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I don't know why the meaning of "To be on the fritz" is "not to work".Is there anyone who can help me?
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Re:The Weekly Idiom: To be on the fritz
Oct 15 2006 16:55:13
Hello,

You are correct, the idiom "on the fritz" means that something does not work correctly. I'm honestly not sure why, though. I'm sure there is a story behind it.

Best,

-David
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Re:The Weekly Idiom: To be on the fritz
Jun 22 2010 20:52:17
hola
#1067

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