off the rails
01
used to say that someone is behaving in a way that is wild, irrational, or unconventional
Idiom
例
He had always been a top student, but he went off the rails in college and started partying all the time.
02
used to say that something is out of control or unpredictable
Idiom例
Ever since their CEO resigned, the company has gone off the rails, with plummeting stock prices and massive layoffs.
03
use to say that a train or vehicle has physically left the tracks or rails it is supposed to follow
例
The train went off the rails due to a broken track, causing a derailment.
04
used to say that something is not following the planned or expected course
Idiom例
The politician's campaign was expected to be a smooth ride, but it's been plagued by scandals and is now off the rails.
05
used to say that something is extreme or exciting
Idiom例
The new roller coaster at the amusement park is off the rails!
