DID YOU KNOW? Article by Julie Bridgeman Train idioms Trains were one of the most important developments during the Industrial Revolution in Britain, and they later became a symbol for expansion in the United States, so it’s no surprise that numerous...
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DID YOU KNOW? Article by Julie Bridgeman Train idioms Trains were one of the most important developments during the Industrial Revolution in Britain, and they later became a symbol for expansion in the United States, so it’s no surprise that numerous expressions involving trains were coined in English. Here are 10 idioms concerning trains which are still in use today. To go off the rails Usually, it is easy to see where a train will go, as it follows the rails. However, if there is a problem and the conductor loses control of the train, it can deviate from its regular path. This expression means that something has gone wrong, and someone is acting in a way that is not normal or expected. “Brad had been sober for years, but since he lost his job last month, he’s really gone off the rails.” To jump the track Jumping the track also means that there has been an accident and the train has left the tracks. As an idiom, however, this expression refers to quickly changing thoughts or activitie
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