middle
n. countablen. the part of something that is at an equal distance from all its sides or ends. You use this to describe the center point of a space or a period of time.
n. the point or part that is equidistant from the extremities or boundaries of an object, area, or time period.
The table stands in the middle of the room.
The fire alarm went off in the middle of the night and woke up everyone in the building.
The negotiator found himself in the middle of a heated debate between the two opposing factions, struggling to maintain a neutral stance while both sides demanded his full support.
Often used in the prepositional phrase 'in the middle of' followed by a noun phrase.
in middle of the streetin the middle of the streetThe noun requires a definite article when referring to a specific central point.
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knock someone into the middle of next week
To thoroughly beat or trounce someone.
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middle of nowhere
A very remote or secluded area; a nondescript place lacking population, interesting things, or defining characteristics.
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middle of the road
Having a centrist attitude or philosophy; not extreme, especially politically.