Example sentences of "[noun sg] had go on [art] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 The fuel gauge had gone on the blink shortly after the start , but pulling in for a pit-stop would cost him precious seconds .
2 Among the more interesting snippets which Norma chose to share with the electorate was the fact that her washing machine had gone on the blink , a button had fallen off her jacket — but , hey ! — she sewed it back on .
3 Er taking off and sending telegrams , you see , erm then I was told that the Railway Company wer were taking girls on again , so I applied and I had to go to Ipswich to pass two more exams , you see , and er and started work and the in the Catering Manager 's office at Ipswich Station as , as a clerk doing typing and general office work as the Manager had to go on the district .
4 Stupid burk had gone on a crane like that
5 Years before , a Tory MP had gone on the dole and wound up in debt after seven days .
6 She hurried away through the swing doors , then out again to tell Dot , more kindly , that her brother had gone on a journey .
7 And there was an occasion when we were at a chapel anniversary service and Mother had to go on the platform to sing .
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