to jump the tracks
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to unexpectedly switch from the planned path
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Idiom
예시들
The political campaign jumped the tracks after a series of controversial statements by the candidate.
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(of a train) to accidentally leave the railroad
Collocation예시들
Thankfully, the high-speed train had safety mechanisms in place that prevented it from jumping the tracks during the emergency stop.
