Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the wrong side of the tracks
Idiom
/ðə rɒŋ saɪd əv ðə træks/
Definition
A term used to describe a section of a town or city often associated with poverty or crime, contrasting with more affluent areas.
Examples
- Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, he faced many challenges.
- She worked hard to overcome the stigma of being from the wrong side of the tracks.
- They often joke about how life is different on the wrong side of the tracks.
Meaning
The phrase suggests a social or economic divide, indicating areas where living conditions are worse and often regarded negatively.
Synonyms
- Underprivileged area
- Inner city
- Disadvantaged neighborhood
