How to Pronounce "on the blink"
expression
ON-thuh-BLINK
ON-thuh-BLINK
Definition
If a machine or device is 'on the blink', it is not working correctly or is broken, especially in a way that happens suddenly or temporarily.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɫɪŋk
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /blˈɪŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-thuh-BLINK
UK
ON-thuh-BLINK
Listen in Context
My TV is on the blink again.
The washing machine is on the blink and won’t start.
Sorry, my phone is on the blink right now.
The internet keeps going on the blink—I can’t get anything done!