out of whack

• Expresión informal que describe algo que no funciona correctamente, está desajustado, en mal estado o no en orden.

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.

   Descompuesto o averiado

   • 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.

   descoyuntado, desequilibrado

   • 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.