on the blink

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英文释义

介词短语
  1. Usually of a mechanical or electrical device, functioning erratically, malfunctioning; not working or not working well. Australia,UK,informal
    — My toaster is on the blink, making either charcoal or cold bread.

词源

Presumably from an appliance with poor electrical connection blinking from intermittent connection.
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