I am in the midst of cleaning my house.
in the midst of sth
idiomto be in the middle of a busy or difficult situation. You use this when many things are happening around you at the same time.
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