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Idiom: On The Rails

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ontherails

Meanings

In working order, functioning properly.

In a train or on trains.

Racing toward the inside, near the fence that bounds the track.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on,‎ rail.

Example Sentences

1
With the new project manager in place, the project is finally back on the rails.
2
After a few setbacks, the company managed to get back on the rails and achieve its financial targets.
3
The team had a rough start, but now they are on the rails and working smoothly together.
4
The government's economic policies have helped to put the country's economy back on the rails.
5
Once the repairs are complete, the train service will be back on the rails.

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