in the middle of something

Word Type: Idiom

Definition

To be busy doing something or involved in an activity at a specific moment.

Example

  • “Sorry, I can’t talk right now—I’m in the middle of something.”
  • “She was in the middle of something important when the phone rang.”
  • “We were in the middle of something when the power went out.”
  • “I’ll help you later; I’m currently in the middle of something.”
  • “He didn’t respond because he was in the middle of something at work.”