get a puncture

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

to have a tyre/tire get a small hole in it

punctureVERB + puncture

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Examples (10)

  • We got a puncture on the way to the airport.
  • My bike got a puncture just as I was about to leave.
  • It's frustrating to get a puncture when you're in a hurry.
  • I had to change the tire after I got a puncture.
  • If you get a puncture in a remote area, it can be a real problem.
  • The mechanic said the car got a puncture from a sharp piece of metal.
  • Don't drive too fast, or you might get a puncture.
  • She was lucky to only get a puncture and not a more serious accident.
  • He always carries a repair kit in case he gets a puncture.
  • They had to call for roadside assistance after getting a puncture.