Meaning of off the rails | Babel Free

Definitions

1. In an abnormal manner, especially in a manner that causes damage or malfunctioning.
   idiomatic
2. Insane.
   idiomatic
3. Off the intended path.
   idiomatic
4. Out of control.
   idiomatic
5. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see off, rail.

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Examples

“... but the plan came off the rails when infuriated Communists called it "ideological provocation" and warned against "kindling political confrontation”

“"The DfT appears to have put things on a firmer footing, but the path is littered with cautionary tales of transport projects that later went off the rails.”

“I reckon it's pretty astonishing that none of us did go off the rails. There really was no telling how any of us would deal with the pressures and the fame.”

“The train did not come off the rails and nobody was injured.”

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