have a puncture

Frequency: 7.814.1 per million words

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

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Examples (10)

  • We had a puncture on the way to the airport.
  • Unfortunately, I had a puncture during the race.
  • The car had a puncture and we had to change the tire.
  • If you have a puncture, pull over to a safe place.
  • He was delayed because his bike had a puncture.
  • She was worried she might have a puncture on the long journey.
  • The mechanic said it was just a puncture, not a serious damage.
  • We were lucky not to have a puncture on that rough road.
  • Don't worry if you have a puncture; I have a spare tire.
  • The cyclist had to stop because he had a puncture.