Meaning of 'Off the rails'
What does the saying 'Off the rails' mean?
Idiom: Off the rails
Meaning:
If someone has gone off the rails, they have lost track of reality.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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