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  • 131out\ 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… …

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  • 132out 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 …

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