Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-wrong-side-of-the-tracks
idiom
/ðə rɔŋ saɪd ʌv ðə træks/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a part of a town or area that is considered less favorable, often associated with poverty or crime.
Examples
- Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks taught him to be resilient.
- She was often warned to stay away from the wrong side of the tracks.
- The library served as a safe haven for kids from the wrong side of the tracks.
Meaning
This expression typically refers to a location that has a bad reputation and is often avoided by people from more affluent or safer areas.
Synonyms
- the poor side
- the bad part of town
- the underprivileged area
