in the middle

phrase

: in a difficult, awkward, or unpleasant position

They were feuding and she didn't want to get caught in the middle.

Examples of in the middle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Blue Jackets have been outscored 23-8 in the middle frame through 16 games this season and are 0-9-0 when trailing after two periods. — CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Minutes later, Lubarsky stepped off the subway to join an impromptu Zoom meeting with HR and got laid off in the middle of downtown Brooklyn, New York. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

However, Boudewijn does caution against using a particular decor item in the middle of your table. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

The visual was directed by Water From Your Eyes’ vocalist Rachel Brown, and even shot in the middle of a nor’easter. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1928, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in the middle

• diddle
• fiddle
• griddle
• riddle