Example sentences of "[noun sg] go off for " in BNC.
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1 | Even the most reliable equipment is at the mercy of the fuse in the plug , and I would hope that if the Rocon circuit went off for this ( or any other reason ) , the remaining 200 watts would keep the tank from lethal chilling until I spotted the problem ( I am often away for days at a time ) |
2 | Nosey parkering round the piles of recently acquired books while her hostess goes off for a pee , she announces on Rainbow 's return — ‘ I was right . |
3 | It 's not a nuisance going off for his weekend break in the . |
4 | ‘ He stayed in his room when his wife went off for a jaunt round Oxford , remember ? |
5 | The laibon goes off for a moment and returns wearing his cloak as the old lady produces some stools . |
6 | Why should n't old Sombro go off for nights on the town if he felt like it ? |