on the blink

Meaning

on the blink

(UK, Australia, informal) functioning erratically, malfunctioning; not working or not working well. Usually refers to a mechanical or electrical device.
My toaster is on the blink, making either charcoal or cold bread.

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Synonyms

bung broken faulty defective inoperative done for haywire wonky knackered kaput broken-down malfunctioning busted nonfunctional nonproductive
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Antonyms

working operating running going functional intact
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Examples

Ruff's communication satellite is on the blink, in desperate need of repair. Source: Internet

Sadly, it’s often the first thing to go when our health is on the blink. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

on the blink

Close letter words and terms

on the bench on the bias on the blanket on the blob on the block on the board