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Smack in the middle Meaning in English

expression

SMAK in thuh MID-uhl
smAK in thuh MID-uhl

Definition

Right in the very center of something. People use it to emphasize that something is exactly at the middle point of an area or thing.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and conversational. 'Smack' adds emphasis; it's not used in formal writing. Common in speech and storytelling. Often used for locations: 'smack in the middle of the room', 'smack in the middle of the city'. Synonyms: 'right in the middle', 'dead center'.

Example Sentences

The ball landed smack in the middle of the field.

basic

She sat smack in the middle of the class.

basic

There was a tree smack in the middle of the garden.

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We got stuck smack in the middle of traffic for hours.

natural

His house is smack in the middle of downtown, so everything’s close by.

natural

The hotel is smack in the middle of all the main attractions.

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