get back on the rails

get back on the rails

To resume progress or momentum after becoming stalled or disrupted. Now that we have funding again, our research project has gotten back on the rails.
See also: back, get, on, rail
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get back on the ˈrails

(informal) become successful again after a period of failure, or begin functioning normally again: Even after losing all three of their last matches, the club assures fans that they will get back on the rails in time for their next game.
See also: back, get, on, rail
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • be back on the rails
  • be plain sailing
  • sailing
  • plain sailing
  • go off the rails
  • off the rails
  • be off the rails
  • get (the) clearance to have (something)
  • (it's) time to jet off (to some place)
  • lie in