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/bˈak ˌɒn tɹˈak/
/bˈæk ˌɑːn tɹˈæk/back on track
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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
1. The company was struggling, but a new CEO was able to get things back on track.
2. After a period of illness, she was finally back on track and able to return to work.
3. Shares began climbing again in 2016, and Caterpillar appeared to be back on track.
4. The obviously the politicians want to open up quickly to get the economy back on track.
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