Let's take the station-wagon. My car's on the blink. (J. O'Hara, ‘The Instrument’, ch. II) — Придется поехать на "фольксвагене". Моя машина неисправна.
Did you call about a television set on the blink? (DAE) — Вы вызывали мастера для починки телевизора?
Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.
be on the blink — informal if a machine is on the blink, it is not working as it should. I think the photocopier s on the blink … New idioms dictionary
in the blink of an eye — 1. Quickly 2. Suddenly • • • Main Entry: ↑blink * * * in the blink of an eye phrase within a very short period of time Thesaurus: quicklysynonym … Useful english dictionary
on the blink — adverb (or adjective) : in or into a disabled or useless condition : indisposed : out of order * * * on the blink (informal) (of an electrical or electronic device) working intermittently or not working at all • • • Main Entry: ↑blink * * * on… … Useful english dictionary
on the blink — 1. mod. out of order; ill. (See also on the fritz.) □ I was a little on the blink yesterday and decided to stay at home. □ My refrigerator is on the blink again. 2. mod. alcohol intoxicated; on a drinking spree. □ They all went out and got on the … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
on the blink — {adj. phr.} Faulty; malfunctioning; inoperative. * /I need to call a competent repairman because my computer is on the blink again./ … Dictionary of American idioms
on the blink — {adj. phr.} Faulty; malfunctioning; inoperative. * /I need to call a competent repairman because my computer is on the blink again./ … Dictionary of American idioms
In the Blink of an Eye — Infobox Single Name = Here With Me Artist = MercyMe from Album = Undone Released = Fall 2004 Format = CD Radio airplay Recorded = 2004 Genre = Pop rock Length = 3:16 (Album Version) Label = INO Records Producer = Pete Kipley Chart position =… … Wikipedia
on the blink — (UK) Is a machine is on the blink, it isn t working properly or is out of order. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If a machine is on the blink, it is not working properly and needs servicing or repair. What a nuisance! The… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
in the blink of an eye (or in a blink) — very quickly. → blink … English new terms dictionary
on the blink — (UK) Is a machine is on the blink, it isn t working properly or is out of order … The small dictionary of idiomes
on the blink — ► on the blink informal (of a machine) not working properly; out of order. Main Entry: ↑blink … English terms dictionary
