Off The Track Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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off the track What does off the track mean?	to be not concerned with the topic under discussion	My friend was off the track when he suggested that the problem was caused by the other department.
off the track What does off the track mean?	not concerned with the topic under discussion	My friend was off the track when he suggested that the problem was caused by someone else.
	Some Random Idioms
let sleeping dogs lie What does "let sleeping dogs lie" mean?	do not make trouble if you do not have to	You should let sleeping dogs lie and not ask our boss about the dispute.
have a green thumb What does "have a green thumb" mean?	be able to grow plants well	My sister has a green thumb and has a beautiful garden.
blitz What does "blitz" mean?	devastating assault
FBI What does "FBI" mean?	Federal Bureau of Investigation	Federal Bureau of InvestigationThe killers were found in a nationwide search by the FBI.
a pat on the back What does "a pat on the back" mean?	praise, congratulations, encouragement	The man was given a pat on the back for his efforts to stop pollution in the river.

cream puff What does "cream puff" mean?	a weak-willed person; a wimp.	He's a total cream puff. Why are you scared?
a fine-toothed/tooth comb What does "a fine-toothed/tooth comb" mean?	a very careful check of something	We went over the apartment with a fine-toothed comb but I could not find my watch.
eat crow What does "eat crow" mean?	to admit that one is mistaken or defeated or wrong	Our boss was forced to eat crow when the figures that he presented at the meeting were wrong.

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Off The Track Idiom