on the rails

The phrase "on the rails" can be used both literally, in the context of trains, and figuratively, to describe something functioning smoothly.

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Definition

B2General

(idiomatic)Operating smoothly and as planned, without any issues or deviations.

Example

  • After months of hard work, the project is finally on the rails.

B1Transportation

(literal)Situated on or near the tracks of a railway.

Example

  • The workers were careful while working on the rails.

C1Horse Racing

(sports)Racing toward the inside, near the fence that bounds the track.

Example

  • The jockey kept his horse on the rails to maintain an advantage.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the rails":

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