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on the wrong side of the law

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on the wrong side of the law

in a situation in which you are doing something illegal. Being on the wrong side of the law is not unusual for many people in this part of town.

See also: law, side, wrong

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That's lucky for him--in fact, it's lucky for all of you, since you are all on the wrong side of the law in this matter. The Hound of the Baskervilles by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context More results

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