Regina Tuyen Le
2021-09-11 06:09
Go on the fritz American Canada slang verb phrase
Used to indicate something, usually a machine, begins working or operating incorrectly
My old computer has gone on the fritz for nearly one week. I think it's time to replace a new one.
The refrigerator goes on the fritz again.
My car is going on the fritz due to being left idle for a long time.
Used to describe something that performs well
To work extremely hard to achieve something
To stop working, fail or go bankrupt
1. (Typically said of a machine) To almost break down.
2. (Of a person) To be exhausted or about to die.
1. Working or operating smoothly
2. Being drunk
The verb "go" should be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is unknown. However, from 1902, it is confirmed with the original meaning " in a bad way" or " in bad condition," a malfunctioning appliance. Or perhaps derived from the German name Fritz.
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