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on the blink

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  1. on the blinkadjective

    functioning erratically, malfunctioning; not working or not working well. Usually refers to a mechanical or electrical device.

  2. Etymology: Presumably from an appliance with poor electrical connection blinking from intermittent connection, or from a flickering TV screen.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of on the blink in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of on the blink in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of on the blink in a Sentence

  1. Bridgett Floyd:

    It has been a long year. It has been a painful year, it has been very frustrating for me and my family. For your life to change within a blink of an eye. I still don't know why.

  2. Deontay Wilder:

    And I'm not worried about his weight. What I told him was, don't blink.

  3. Jannique Martinez:

    We noticed a little erratic behavior like these blinking lights that are on a sensor. When my family or any other family leaves or returns to their homes, they all start to blink, when the sensors are activated, loud music begins to play. He switches the music based on the family that is activating the music.

  4. Michael Ward:

    But, sooner or later, someone is going to have to blink when it comes to the supply of oil, the oil-producing countries are getting slammed.

  5. Lindsey Oliphant:

    I just feel like I can’t get a break, at least the kids are OK. From Jax I’ve learned you can’t take things for granted because it could be taken away with the blink of an eye.

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