out of kilter

English

Adverb

out of kilter (comparative more out of kilter, superlative most out of kilter)

  1. (idiomatic) Disturbed; out of order; not working or adjusted properly.
    I stayed up late to watch a movie, and my entire sleeping schedule has been out of kilter ever since.

Usage notes

Often used with throw, as "an impact can throw the adjustment out of kilter."

This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.