wrong side of the tracks

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The part of town that is not inhabited by the wealthy. An area where the working class, poor or extremely poor live.

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wrong side of the tracks wrong sides of the tracks

Originated from municipalities where the sections were divided by railway tracks.

other side of the tracks wrong side of town

get up on the wrong side of the bed

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