Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: On the blink

What does it mean?

On the blink means not working properly or partly broken.

Is it positive or negative?

Negative. It suggests something needs fixing.

When do you use it?

Use it for appliances, cars, phones, or anything unreliable.

Examples

Example 1: The washing machine is on the blink again.

Example 2: My phone has been on the blink all week.

Question for you

What do you own that is always on the blink?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

If your spoken English feels on the blink, get it fixed. My online English lessons focus on fluency, accuracy, and natural British phrases. Learn with a British native speaker and improve quickly. See lesson information here. For another useful phrase, see dodgy.