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to jump the tracks
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to unexpectedly switch from the planned path
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The project seemed promising, but it jumped the rails when unexpected challenges arose.
The company's expansion plans jumped the rails due to unforeseen economic downturns.
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(of a train) to accidentally leave the railroad
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The old steam locomotive jumped the tracks during the historic reenactment, causing a brief pause in the festivities.
The intense storm and flooding caused several trains to jump the tracks, disrupting the railway schedule.
