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on the wrong side of history en · ADP

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Meanings

  1. (derogatory, idiomatic, usually) Having policies or practices that are perceived as not progressive or enlightened; behaving in a manner that reflects out-of-date or disapproved opinions.
    • The Roberts court has too often been on the wrong side of history, most pointedly in its retrograde refusal to protect the right to vote. 2014 June 25, Linda Greenhouse, “The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Cellphone Privacy”, in New York Times, retrieved 21 Apr 2015:
    • Washington reporters . . . were seen by the president's people as on the wrong side of history—both technologically and politically. 1993 June 27, “The 'Jurassic Park' Press”, in Newsweek, retrieved 21 Apr 2015:
    • As gays have moved into the mainstream, Republicans have landed on the wrong side of history. 2007 June 14, Michael Kinsley, “The Quiet Gay Revolution”, in Time, retrieved 21 Apr 2015:

Antonyms

on the right side of history

Relateds

behind the times · out of touch · out of date

Translations (1)

sv på fel sida av historien (Translations)