gone for a burton

go for a Burton

To fail or become useless; to die. Primarily heard in UK. Well, my plan to go to the beach will go for a Burton if it's supposed to rain all weekend. My goodness, I thought I was about to go for a Burton when that car sped through the zebra crossing! Plans for the gala went for a Burton when chief donor backed out and took his millions with him.
See also: burton, for, go

gone for a burton

Having failed or become useless; dead. Primarily heard in UK. Well, my plan to go to the beach is gone for a burton now that it's supposed to rain all weekend. My goodness, I was nearly gone for a burton when that car sped through the zebra crossing! Plans for the gala have officially gone for a burton now that the chief donor has backed out and taken his millions with him.
See also: burton, for, gone
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