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off the rails
01
used to say that someone is behaving in a way that is wild, irrational, or unconventional
Idiom
Example
He had always been a top student, but he went off the rails in college and started partying all the time.
She came off the rails after her divorce, going on spending sprees and neglecting her health.
02
used to say that something is out of control or unpredictable
IdiomExample
Ever since their CEO resigned, the company has gone off the rails, with plummeting stock prices and massive layoffs.
His behavior started to veer off the rails after he lost his job.
03
use to say that a train or vehicle has physically left the tracks or rails it is supposed to follow
Example
The train went off the rails due to a broken track, causing a derailment.
The speeding car lost control and ended up off the rails, crashing into a ditch.
04
used to say that something is not following the planned or expected course
IdiomExample
The conversation went off the rails when the topic shifted to politics.
The project has run off the rails and is now behind schedule.
05
used to say that something is extreme or exciting
IdiomExample
The new roller coaster at the amusement park is off the rails!
The concert last night was off the rails!
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