out\ of\ whack

out\ of\ whack
adj. phr. slang 1. Needing repair; not working right.

Ben was glad the lawn mower got out of whack, because he didn't have to mow the lawn.

Syn.: out of order
2. Not going together well; not in agreement.

The things Mr. Black does are out of whack with what he says.

George's earnings and his spending were out of whack.

Compare: out of line

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