a spring goes

Examples (10)

• Most of the springs have gone in the sofa, making it less comfortable.
• I think a spring has gone in my old mattress, causing a dip.
• The car seat feels lopsided because a spring must have gone.
• It's common for a spring to go in an old recliner after years of heavy use.
• If you jump too hard, a spring might go on that worn-out trampoline.
• The repairman informed us that a crucial spring had gone in the washing machine mechanism.
• My office chair is really wobbly now; I suspect a spring has finally gone.
• We need a new couch; several springs have gone, and it's no longer supportive.
• When a spring goes, the entire delicate assembly can stop functioning properly.
• The antique clock stopped ticking because a tiny spring had gone inside.