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Definition off the rails in British English

off the rails phrase

phrase
1

to start behaving in a way that is not socially acceptable

Example

A lot of kids from strict backgrounds go off the rails when they leave home.

Synonyms and related words
commit transgress resort to
2

to no longer work as planned or intended

Example

The campaign for independence seems to have gone off the rails.

Synonyms and related words
go tits-up fail founder
Definition off the rails in British English