How to Pronounce "caught in the middle"
expression
KAWT in thuh MID-uhl
KAWT in thuh MID-uhl
Definition
Describes a situation where someone is stuck between two sides, people, or groups who are in conflict or disagreement, making it difficult to choose or act.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑt/, /ˈkɔt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɪdəɫ
British English
kˈɔːt/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɪdəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWT in thuh MID-uhl
UK
KAWT in thuh MID-uhl
Listen in Context
I'm caught in the middle of my parents' argument.
She felt caught in the middle when her friends started to fight.
Don't get caught in the middle of their problem.
Whenever there's a disagreement at work, I always seem to get caught in the middle.