Example sentences of "[noun sg] [vb past] go on the " 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 | Years before , a Tory MP had gone on the dole and wound up in debt after seven days . |
5 | And there was an occasion when we were at a chapel anniversary service and Mother had to go on the platform to sing . |