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 family was in the middle of a cookout when Silvia arrived, and after an unsuccessful attempt to reconcile, authorities said Silvia retrieved the shotgun from his truck and shot the two women. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

There isn’t much high-end skill after them; however, Florida has a decent number of skaters picked in the middle rounds who have a chance to play NHL games. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Each store is unique with an aesthetic and vibe that match its location, but nearly all of them have a big table in the middle where people can congregate. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

SoFi Technologies is in the middle of a rebound that shows little signs of slowing, according to Piper Sandler. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in the middle

• diddle
• fiddle
• griddle
• riddle