100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "go off-the-rails"

Definition

Go off the rails is an idiomatic verb phrase meaning to become uncontrollable, chaotic, or dysfunctional, often referring to a person, situation, or system that deviates from expected or acceptable behavior. It can describe emotional outbursts, reckless actions, or a general decline into disorder.

Synonyms

Lose control
Go haywire
Derail
Spiral out of control
Break down
Go berserk
Act irrationally
Run amok
Go crazy
Snap

Antonyms

Stay on track
Remain composed
Stay in control
Follow the plan
Behave rationally
Maintain order
Act responsibly

Examples

After losing his job, he went off the rails and started drinking heavily.
The project went off the rails when the team leader resigned.
She was doing well in school, but after her parents' divorce, she went off the rails.
His speech went off the rails when he started talking about conspiracy theories.
The country’s economy went off the rails due to corruption and mismanagement.
Their relationship went off the rails after constant arguments.
The software update went off the rails, causing multiple system crashes.
The politician’s campaign went off the rails after the scandal broke.
The experiment went off the rails when an unexpected reaction occurred.
He went off the rails after his best friend passed away.
The negotiations went off the rails when both sides refused to compromise.
His health went off the rails after years of poor diet and lack of exercise.
The debate went off the rails when participants started shouting over each other.
The film’s plot went off the rails in the second half.
The company went off the rails after its CEO stepped down.
The event went off the rails due to poor planning.
His emotions went off the rails when he received the bad news.
Their vacation plans went off the rails after the flight was canceled.
The train of thought in his essay went off the rails by the second paragraph.
The celebration went off the rails after guests started arguing.
She went off the rails when she found out about the betrayal.
The construction project went off the rails due to unexpected budget cuts.
The football team’s season went off the rails after multiple injuries.
The festival went off the rails when the main performer canceled at the last minute.
His career went off the rails due to his reckless decisions.
The prank went off the rails when someone got hurt.
The police investigation went off the rails due to lack of evidence.
The live interview went off the rails when the guest made controversial remarks.
The conversation went off the rails when politics came up.
His financial situation went off the rails after he lost his savings.
The business meeting went off the rails when tempers flared.
The stock market went off the rails after the economic crisis.
The novel’s plot went off the rails in the final chapters.
The party went off the rails when uninvited guests arrived.
His workout routine went off the rails due to injuries.
The reality show went off the rails after a major scandal.
His personal life went off the rails after the breakup.
The school trip went off the rails when the bus broke down.
The startup went off the rails due to mismanagement.
The musical performance went off the rails when the lead singer forgot the lyrics.
The wedding planning went off the rails due to family disputes.
The restaurant’s reputation went off the rails after negative reviews.
His spending habits went off the rails during the holiday season.
The concert went off the rails when the power went out.
The investigation went off the rails after a key witness disappeared.
The scientific study went off the rails due to inaccurate data.
His diet went off the rails after he started eating fast food regularly.
The television series went off the rails in the latest season.
The chess match went off the rails when one player lost focus.
The prank war went off the rails when someone got injured.
The marketing campaign went off the rails due to bad advertising.
The software development went off the rails after missing deadlines.
The peace talks went off the rails due to unresolved conflicts.
The town meeting went off the rails when people started shouting.
His driving test went off the rails after he ran a red light.
The documentary went off the rails and lost its focus.
The charity event went off the rails due to lack of funding.
The nightclub opening went off the rails after a fight broke out.
The political debate went off the rails due to constant interruptions.
The children’s playdate went off the rails when they started fighting.
The space mission went off the rails after technical malfunctions.
The romance went off the rails because of trust issues.
The product launch went off the rails due to manufacturing delays.
The CEO’s speech went off the rails after he lost his notes.
The motivational seminar went off the rails after controversial remarks.
The science fair project went off the rails due to a failed experiment.
The corporate merger went off the rails after legal disputes.
His poker game went off the rails after he started taking risks.
The trade deal went off the rails due to tariff disagreements.
The office meeting went off the rails when gossip took over.
The startup funding went off the rails after investors pulled out.
The extreme diet went off the rails after health complications.
The marathon went off the rails when a runner collapsed.
The hotel renovation went off the rails due to budget issues.
The youth program went off the rails because of poor leadership.
The surprise party went off the rails when the guest of honor found out.
The secret plan went off the rails after someone leaked it.
The new policy went off the rails after backlash from employees.
The space program went off the rails due to funding cuts.
The courtroom trial went off the rails due to false evidence.
The art exhibit went off the rails when the paintings were damaged.
The comedy show went off the rails when the comedian offended the audience.
The newspaper article went off the rails due to misinformation.
The friendly soccer game went off the rails when a fight broke out.
The biology class went off the rails after a heated debate.
The public hearing went off the rails due to loud protests.
The nature documentary went off the rails after the animals escaped.
The luxury fashion show went off the rails due to a wardrobe malfunction.
The social experiment went off the rails after unexpected reactions.
The horror movie went off the rails with an absurd ending.