調子 ちょうし くる
chōshiga kurū

Godan Verb (u)
Expression

1. to act up (machine); to go out of tune (instrument); to not work right; to have something amiss

ピアノは調子 ちょうし くるっていて、ひどい音色 ねいろだった。
pianowa chōshiga kurutte ite hidoi neirodatta.
The piano was out of tune; it sounded very bad.
Godan Verb (u)
Expression

2. to be knocked off stride; to lose one's bearings; to lose one's presence of mind; to lose one's balance