How to Pronounce "on the rails"
expression
ON thuh RAILZ
on thuh RAILZ
Definition
If something is 'on the rails', it is going as planned or is under control. It can also mean that something is progressing smoothly without problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹeɪɫz
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈeɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON thuh RAILZ
UK
on thuh RAILZ
Listen in Context
The project is finally on the rails now.
We want to keep the new system on the rails.
Your work is now on the rails after the changes.
It took a while, but everything’s finally on the rails again.