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Definition |
a poorer area of a town, often located
near the railroad tracks |
Examples |
1) Sarah grew up on the
wrong side of the tracks, always
feeling like an outsider in her wealthy town.
2) Mike's car broke down on the wrong side
of the tracks, leaving him stranded and worried. |
Etymology |
During the late 19th and early 20th
centuries, many towns had railroad tracks running through them,
often dividing the community into two parts. |
Synonyms |
ghetto, poverty-stricken area |
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