on the fritz
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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
But like every machine I've ever owned, it goes on the fritz.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2023
Dave Madore owns the arcade and jukeboxes inside the restaurant, where he was supposed to be Wednesday night to fix a jukebox that was on the fritz.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
“I’m so sorry. We have an elevator in the back, but it went on the fritz this afternoon. The technician is coming to fix it first thing in the morning.”
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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