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out of whack

/aʊt əv wæk/

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phrase

/aʊt əv wæk/B2informalamerican
  • ruНеформальное выражение, описывающее что-то, что работает неправильно, не в порядке или находится в ненадлежащем состоянии.

An informal expression describing something that is not working correctly, is out of order, or is not in its proper state.

  1. Not working properlyB2informalamerican

    In a state of disrepair or malfunction; not functioning as expected.

    ruНеисправный

    • My computer is out of whack and keeps crashing.
    • The air conditioner is out of whack and blowing hot air.
    • His sense of timing is completely out of whack.
  2. Not in balance or harmonyB2informalamerican

    Not in a proper or balanced state; out of order or alignment.

    ruНе в порядке

    • The budget is out of whack because of unexpected expenses.
    • Her sleep schedule is out of whack after the long flight.
    • The whole system is out of whack and needs to be recalibrated.