in the middle of
The phrase 'in the middle of' is versatile and can describe physical locations, ongoing activities, or complex situations.
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Definition
B1General
(common)At the central point or position within a space or area.
Example
- The statue is in the middle of the park.
A2Activities
(common)Engaged in an activity or process, not yet completed.
Example
- She is in the middle of writing a report.
B2Situations
(common)Caught in a difficult or unpleasant situation involving multiple parties.
Example
- He was in the middle of an argument between his friends.
B1Remote Locations
(informal)In a very remote or isolated place.
Example
- They found a cabin in the middle of nowhere.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in the middle of":
in betweendown the middlein midstreammiddle of the roadin the process ofbetwixt and betweendead center