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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
Voorbeelden
He strayed off the rails due to his substance abuse problem.
02
used to say that something is out of control or unpredictable
IdiomVoorbeelden
The company's finances have gone off the rails since the economic downturn.
03
use to say that a train or vehicle has physically left the tracks or rails it is supposed to follow
Voorbeelden
Engineers worked tirelessly to prevent the tram from going off the rails during the heavy snowstorm.
04
used to say that something is not following the planned or expected course
IdiomVoorbeelden
The negotiation went off the rails when one side walked out.
05
used to say that something is extreme or exciting
IdiomVoorbeelden
The party ran off the rails, with guests dancing, drinking, and laughing all night long.
