How to Pronounce "on the wrong side of"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈsaɪd/ /ˈəv
ON thuh RAWNG SYDE uhv
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒŋ/ /sˈaɪd/ /ˈɒv
ON thuh RONG SYDE ov
Definition
This phrase means being on the less favorable or inappropriate side of something, often age or a situation. It’s also used humorously to indicate someone is older than a certain age.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈsaɪd/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒŋ/ /sˈaɪd/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON thuh RAWNG SYDE uhv
UK
ON thuh RONG SYDE ov
Listen in Context
He is on the wrong side of fifty.
Be careful—you're on the wrong side of the law now.
She found herself on the wrong side of history.
People say I’m on the wrong side of thirty, but I feel younger than ever!