out of kilter

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out of kilter
1.
if something is out of kilter, it is not operating or working as it should.
Even one sleepless night can throw your body out of kilter.

2.
if two things are out of kilter, or if one thing is out of kilter with another, they are not similar any more.
A further tax increase on cigarettes would put Britain out of kilter with the rest of Europe.
(often + with)

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary

out of kilter
to be not balanced right, to be not in a straight line or lined up right
The door is out of kilter and does not open very well.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary

out of kilter
adj. phr., informal
1. Not balanced right; not in a straight line or lined up right.
The scale must be out of kilter because when I weighed myself on it, it said 300 pounds.
The wheels of my bicycle were out of kilter after it hit the tree.
Antonym: IN BALANCE.
2. Needing repair; not working right.
My watch runs too slowly; it must be out of kilter.
Synonym: OUT OF ORDER2.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary


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