Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
born-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-blanket
idiom
/bɔrn ɒn ðə rɔŋ saɪd ʌv ðə ˈblæŋkɪt/
Definition
A colloquial phrase referring to someone who has been born into unfortunate or disadvantaged circumstances, often implying a life marked by challenges or hardship.
Examples
- Despite being born on the wrong side of the blanket, she became a successful entrepreneur.
- He often joked about being born on the wrong side of the blanket, but his resilience shone through.
Meaning
The expression suggests that a person was not born into privilege and may face various obstacles in life.
Synonyms
- disadvantaged
- underprivileged
- less fortunate
