wrong side of the tracks

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Definition von wrong side of the tracks im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

The part of town that is not inhabited by the wealthy (from municipalities where the sections were divided by the railroad tracks). May refer to area where the working class, poor or extremely poor live

He grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, but he made a success of himself.

Relevante Übersetzungen

the wrong side of the tracks

(deyim) A poor or less prestigious part of town. [with ref. to the railway tracks of American towns, once serving as a line of demarcation between rich and poor quarters.]

Türkische aussprache

rông sayd ıv dhi träks

Aussprache

/ˈrôɴɢ ˈsīd əv ᴛʜē ˈtraks/ /ˈrɔːŋ ˈsaɪd əv ðiː ˈtræks/