idioms using track

Track Down

To find

“The photo editor is trying to track down the photographer in rural China.”

On track

Proceeds on schedule, stays on topic

“The project leader will get a large bonus if the project stays on track until completion.”

Mommy track

A slower career path for women who take time off to raise children

“Ishii-san declined the offer to become vice president and requested a mommy track instead.”

Note: Daddy tracks are less common, but do exist.

Backtrack

Retrace one's steps (go backwards on the track)

“The annual budget totals are incorrect so we have to backtrack until we find the error.”

One-track mind

A mind obsessed with one thing

“Don't expect to talk to Ebara-san about anything but baseball; he has a one-track mind.”