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back on track
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returning to the right path after a failure, mistake, etc.
Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "back on track" and when to use it?
The phrase 'back on track' is thought to have originated in the railroad industry, where it referred to the process of getting a train back on its normal path after a disruption or accident. The phrase has since been adopted in various contexts to describe the process of returning to a normal state after a period of interruption or difficulty.
Examples
After a difficult year, the company is finally back on track.
