Meaning of 'Gone for a burton'
What does the saying 'Gone for a burton' mean?
Idiom: Gone for a burton
Meaning:
If something's gone for a burton, it has been spoiled or ruined. If a person has gone for a burton, they are either in serious trouble or have died.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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