go lame
Example Sentences
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As the gelding neared the wire, it seemed to go lame but then began to run again.
From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2013
They never cast shoes, go lame or put their hooves down holes, except when the Management deems it necessary, as when the forces of the Dark Lord are only half an hour behind ...
From The Guardian • Apr. 8, 2011
Age Of Aquarius was in front and still going strongly when Johnny Murtagh felt him go lame and pulled him up.
From The Guardian • Jul. 29, 2010
"Any officer who doesn't think so will kindly go lame and be evacuated, but I don't expect any bites for that offer."
From Time Magazine Archive
Now, he disliked going out at nights, and consequently was in the habit of "scrimp-shanking," and proceeded forthwith to go lame.
From Three years in France with the Guns: Being Episodes in the life of a Field Battery by Rose, C. A.
