Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-wrong-side-of-the-tracks
idiom
/ˌɒn ðə rɔːŋ saɪd əv ðə træks/
Definition
A phrase referring to a social or economic divide, often implying that someone is from a less desirable or poorer area than another.
Examples
- Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, she always felt the pressure to succeed.
- He was determined to prove that anyone could succeed, no matter if they were from the wrong side of the tracks.
Meaning
Used to describe people or places that are considered to be on the less favorable side of a social or economic boundary.
Synonyms
- low-income area
- underprivileged neighborhood
- less fortunate side
