screen vs fritz

[Nathan]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #292 "English Slang Idioms (14)", question 1

He had to go next door to watch the game. His TV was on the ......... again.

(a) screen
(b) fritz
(c) weiner
(d) recliner

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #292 "English Slang Idioms (14)", answer 1

He had to go next door to watch the game. His TV was on the fritz again.

Correct answer: (b) fritz
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what mean all these option?

Nathan

[Mister Micawber]

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A dictionary will give you the meanings of all four words. 'On the fritz' is an idiom meaning 'out of order'.
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[Linda]

Hello,
This is a link to a good online dictionary - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screen
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