Be on the wrong track

Meaning:

• If you are on the wrong track, you are doing things which will probably cause you to fail.
• It means that you think in a way that is likely to lead to an incorrect result.

Example sentence:

At first John tried to solve all his problems using physical force and violence. It was his partner who had to show him that he was on the wrong track.



Questions for you to answer:

1. What should you do when you realize that you are on the wrong track?
2. What will happen if a train gets on the wrong track?
3. When were you last on the wrong track? Did you realize it yourself or did somebody have to tell you?
4. Where do you think this track leads?