on the wrong side of the tracks

== English == === Etymology === Originated from municipalities where the sections were divided by railway tracks. === Pronunciation === === Noun === wrong side of the tracks (plural wrong sides of the tracks) (idiomatic) The part of town that is not inhabited by the wealthy. An area where the working class, poor or extremely poor live. ==== Synonyms ==== other side of the tracks wrong side of town ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== get up on the wrong side of the bed