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Jump the rails

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Negative Connotation

Implies an unexpected negative turn in events or plans.

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Our vacation jumped the rails when the storm hit.
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Metaphorical Usage

Used metaphorically to describe plans or processes that fail.

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The negotiations jumped the rails after the disagreement.
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Conversational Tone

Common in spoken English and informal situations.

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It seemed like an easy task, but it really jumped the rails.
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