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off the rails

Idiom Transportation

Meaning

to become uncontrolled or chaotic

Example Sentences

"After his friend moved away, his life went off the rails."

Related Expressions

corner the market

to dominate a particular market

sleep it off

to sleep in order to recover from tiredness or sickness

head up

to lead a team or project

Put the pedal to the metal

To push harder and make a greater effort.

take it upon oneself

to decide to do something without being asked or required

barefaced lie

a bold and shameless lie