The Wrong Side Of The Tracks

Synonyms of the wrong side of the tracks

• the seedy side of town
• the rough part of town
• the bad part of town

Antonyms of the wrong side of the tracks

• the upscale neighborhood
• the affluent area
• the good side of town

Collocations of the wrong side of the tracks

crime

Frequency: 70 %

He was born on the wrong side of the tracks and turned to a life of crime.

poverty

Frequency: 60 %

Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks often meant facing poverty.

struggle

Frequency: 45 %

Life on the wrong side of the tracks was a constant struggle for survival.

neglect

Frequency: 35 %

Children on the wrong side of the tracks often face neglect from society.

despair

Frequency: 25 %

The wrong side of the tracks was a place filled with despair and hopelessness.

Idiomatic Expressions for the wrong side of the tracks

• Phrase: Born on the wrong side of the tracks
  Meaning: Refers to someone who was born into a less privileged or disadvantaged situation.
  Usage: He had to work hard to overcome the challenges of being born on the wrong side of the tracks.