How to Pronounce "on the fritz"
expression
AWN thuh FRITS
ON thuh FRITS
Definition
Used informally to describe something, usually a machine or device, that is not working properly or is broken.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɹɪts
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /fɹˈɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN thuh FRITS
UK
ON thuh FRITS
Listen in Context
My phone is on the fritz again.
The TV went on the fritz last night.
If the microwave is on the fritz, we need to fix it.
Sorry, the printer's on the fritz right now—can you email me the file instead?