[Idiom] JUMP THE TRACKS. - Discussing Phrases for Deviation or Mistakes
Jump the tracks.
Go off course.
'Jump the tracks' refers to something going off course or not according to plan, similar to how a train derails when it jumps off its tracks. It is often used to describe plans, discussions, or situations that dramatically diverge from the intended course, leading to unexpected or chaotic outcomes.
Example Sentences
Midway through, he decided to jump the tracks and switch majors.
He changed his major midway through his studies.
Their business plan jumped the tracks and took a new direction.
Their business plan took a new direction unexpectedly.
After years in finance, she jumped the tracks and became a chef.
After years in finance, she changed careers to become a chef.