[Slang] THAT'S OUT OF WHACK. - Expressing That Something Is Not Right in English

That's out of whack.

That's out of whack.

Something is wrong or not in order.

When someone says "That's out of whack," they mean that something is not working correctly or is misaligned. It can refer to a variety of situations—from machinery that needs repair to plans that have gone awry. This phrase helps to quickly convey that there is a problem that needs addressing.

Example Sentences

  1. The whole schedule is out of whack today.

    Today's schedule is completely disrupted and disorganized.

  2. My car's making a sound that's totally out of whack.

    My car is making a very unusual and alarming noise.

  3. Ever since the update, my computer's performance has been out of whack.

    Since the update, my computer's performance has been inconsistent and problematic.

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