Idiom idiom
in the midst of sth
Meaning
to be in the middle of a busy or difficult situation. You use this when many things are happening around you at the same time.
Examples
“I am in the midst of cleaning my house.”
“We were in the midst of a very important meeting when the fire alarm started ringing.”
“While in the midst of a complex negotiation, the diplomat had to remain calm despite the mounting pressure from both sides.”
Last updated April 22, 2026