it derives from a 15th Century word 'Kilter or Kelter' meaning 'good condition' Further to that origin unknown. Off kilter thus meaning not functioning properly.
the kitchen OBVIOUSLY
As off or out of kilter (1620s) variant of dialectak kelter (circa1600) "good condition, order," of unknown origin, perhaps associated with kelt/celt referring to fine quality of Celtic manufacture.
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A Parenthetical Expression Is A Sentence Set Off By A Comma After A Subject.
The expression is Get the marbles out of your mouth, meaning Speak clearly, or Out with it!. The Greek orator Demosthenes is said to have overcome a speech impediment by speaking over the roar of the ocean with pebbles in his mouth.
The expression "off-kilter" uses the word kilter, which means "good condition". To be off-kilter is to be out of good condition, or faulty. The word is first seen in the 1630's and 40's, as the English word "kelter". Other than this, the origin is unknown.
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The cast of Off Kilter TV - 2012 includes: Zac Currier as Lambert Caroline Andrew Elledge Nick Estep Corey Krueger
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Yes, but he's so goofy and off-kilter he doesn't get very far in his villainy.
The New Wave style of expression originated in Europe.
Kilter
The New Wave style of expression originated in Europe.
From someone who wasnt getting any!
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the kitchen OBVIOUSLY
As off or out of kilter (1620s) variant of dialectak kelter (circa1600) "good condition, order," of unknown origin, perhaps associated with kelt/celt referring to fine quality of Celtic manufacture.