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on the wrong side of history

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on the wrong side of history

A phrase usually used to describe outdated political decisions or practices. Someone needs to tell the president that his sexist statements put him on the wrong side of history. You are on the wrong side of history if you think injustice will continue unchallenged in your country.

See also: history, of, on, side, wrong