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kilter
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
kilter
(noun)
off–kilter
(adjective)
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kilter
/
ˈ
kɪltɚ/
noun
kilter
/
ˈ
kɪltɚ/
noun
Learner's definition of KILTER
out of kilter
or
off kilter
—
used to describe something that is not in the exactly right position or condition, is not working in the usual or proper way, etc.
Unexpected expenses threw the budget
out of kilter
.
Our schedule has been knocked
off kilter
.
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