on the fritz (to be or go) [exp]

Meaning:

• When a device is broken this is or go on the fritz.

Examples:

1. I had a repairman repair my car because this went on the fritz yesterday.
2. My Wi-Fi has been on the fritz all day. I couldn’t get any work done.
3. The elevator went on the fritz, so I had to climb the stairs.
4. Just as the spaceship was about to launch, the navigation system went on the fritz.
5. Our coffee maker is on the fritz, so we’ll have to go to the café today.
6. The AC went on the fritz during the heatwave, and we had to call for repairs.
7. The office printer is always on the fritz when we need it most.
8. Our email system went on the fritz this morning, delaying all communications.
9. His plans for a quiet evening were on the fritz after the unexpected phone call.
10. Their relationship has been on the fritz since that big argument.
11. My laptop went on the fritz right before the deadline.
12. Our weekend plans are on the fritz because of the rain.