gone for a burton
idiomPart ofburton
gone for a burton — idiom
1. used to say that a person, thing, or plan has disappeared, been wrecked, or cann
1.idiom
Definition
used to say that a person, thing, or plan has disappeared, been wrecked, or cannot continue.
Example
After the power cut, the bakery's morning orders had gone for a burton.
One flat tyre and our trip to the lake was gone for a burton.