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off the rails
Prepositional phrase
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
文字通りの意味：列車などが線路から外れている状態 / 比喩的意味（1）：制御不能または正常な動作を逸脱し、損害や故障を引き起こすような異常な状態 / 比喩的意味（2）：常軌を逸している、正気を失っている
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see off, rail. / (idiomatic) In an abnormal manner, especially in a manner that causes damage or malfunctioning / (idiomatic) Insane.
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off the rails
The freight car came off the rails during the storm, scattering cargo across the embankment.
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The freight car came off the rails during the storm, scattering cargo across the embankment.
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