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Mr. Tom Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Out of kilter

Hi

Could you please tell me how natural the expression "out of kilter" is in everyday spoken English?

Thanks,

Tom

PS: What about "malfunction"?
  

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Mr. Tom Could you please tell me how natural the expression "out of kilter" is in everyday spoken English? I use it informally.

— Mister Micawber

  • Mr.
  • Tom Could you please tell me how natural the expression "out of kilter" is in everyday spoken English?
  • I use it informally.
  • Mr.
  • Tom What about "malfunction"?
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Mr. TomCould you please tell me how natural the expression "out of kilter" is in everyday spoken English?
I use it informally.
Mr. TomWhat about "malfunction"?
I use it formally.

They are not always synonymous (in addition to the fact that one is a noun and the other an adverb).
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