Meanings
Suggesting the derailment of a locomotive.
How to pronounce "off the rails":
AU
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see off, rail.
In an abnormal manner, especially in a manner that causes damage or malfunctioning
Insane.
Off the intended path.
Out of control.
Example Sentences
1
Her life started going off the rails when she dropped out of college and started partying every night.
2
The project went off the rails when the team leader suddenly quit.
3
The movie starts off promising but then goes completely off the rails in the last half.
4
After his injury, his career in professional sports went off the rails.
5
The politician's campaign went off the rails after several scandals were exposed.
