to jump the tracks

Определение и значение слова « jump the tracks» на английском языке

to jump the tracks
01

to unexpectedly switch from the planned path

to [jump] the (tracks|rails) definition and meaning
Idiom
Примеры
The project seemed promising, but it jumped the rails when unexpected challenges arose.
02

(of a train) to accidentally leave the railroad

Collocation
Примеры
The old steam locomotive jumped the tracks during the historic reenactment, causing a brief pause in the festivities.
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