Away from one's objective, train of thought, or a sequence of events. Often 'get off the track' or 'throw off the track.'
Examples:
- Your question has gotten me off the track.
Origin: First used figuratively in 1875; from railroading
Away from one's objective, train of thought, or a sequence of events. Often 'get off the track' or 'throw off the track.'
Examples:
Origin: First used figuratively in 1875; from railroading