in midstream
The phrase "in midstream" is often used metaphorically to describe being in the midst of an activity or process, particularly when it is interrupted.
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Definition
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(figurative, informal)In the middle of an activity or process, often interrupted or paused.
Example
- She interrupted him in midstream to ask a question.
- They tried to change the rules in midstream.
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