off the rails

介词短语
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英文释义

介词短语
  1. In an abnormal manner, especially in a manner that causes damage or malfunctioning. idiomatic
  2. Insane. idiomatic
  3. Off the intended path. idiomatic
    — ... but the plan came off the rails when infuriated Communists called it "ideological provocation" and warned against "kindling political confrontation
  4. Out of control. idiomatic
    — I reckon it's pretty astonishing that none of us did go off the rails. There really was no telling how any of us would deal with the pressures and the fame.
  5. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see off, rail.
    — The train did not come off the rails and nobody was injured.

词源

Suggesting the derailment of a locomotive.
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