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middle of nowhere

idiom
Meaning

A very remote or secluded area; a nondescript place lacking population, interesting things, or defining characteristics.


Examples
SIMPLE

Their house is in the middle of nowhere.

CONTEXTUAL

We drove for three hours and ended up in the middle of nowhere with no cell service.

COMPLEX

The old cabin stood in the middle of nowhere, miles from the nearest town and surrounded by dense, silent forest.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all dressed up and nowhere to go

    Elaborately attired or otherwise fully prepared for an anticipated situation or activity which, nevertheless, fails to occur.

  2. 02

    arse end of nowhere

    A very remote place.

  3. 03

    go nowhere

    To fail to progress, to fail to attain a favorable result or outcome.

  4. 04

    go nowhere fast

    To fail to make any progress.

  5. 05

    knock someone into the middle of next week

    To thoroughly beat or trounce someone.

  6. 06

    lead nowhere

    to have no purpose, to result in nothing.

  7. 07

    middle of the road

    Having a centrist attitude or philosophy; not extreme, especially politically.

  8. 08

    nowhere to be found

    not present; missing or lost.

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