"the wrong side of" meaning in All languages combined

See the wrong side of on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} the wrong side of
  1. Older than (the stated age, typically a decade).
    Sense id: en-the_wrong_side_of-en-phrase-tNoOdUrV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 66 34 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 62 38
  2. Used in various other expressions to refer to an inimical or disfavoured condition.
    Sense id: en-the_wrong_side_of-en-phrase-ydW7Kx8m Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: get out of bed on the wrong side, on the wrong foot
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