The story
Suggesting the derailment of a locomotive.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
off the rails
Today it means: In an abnormal manner, especially in a manner that causes damage or malfunctioning. Full definition →
Today it means: In an abnormal manner, especially in a manner that causes damage or malfunctioning. Full definition →
Suggesting the derailment of a locomotive.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.