In the midst of something/of doing something

preposition

While an event or situation is happening.

I was in the midst of cleaning when the phone rang.
Visual representation of "in the midst of something/of doing something" - While an event or situation is happening.

Often appears as...

  • in the midst of action
  • in the midst of working
preposition

Located in the center of something.

The house is in the midst of a beautiful forest.
Visual representation of "in the midst of something/of doing something" - Located in the center of something.

Often appears as...

  • in the midst of the forest
  • in the midst of the city
preposition

Involved in a difficult situation or crisis.

The company is currently in the midst of a financial crisis.
Visual representation of "in the midst of something/of doing something" - Involved in a difficult situation or crisis.

Often appears as...

  • in the midst of crisis
  • in the midst of turmoil
preposition

While an event or situation is happening.

I was in the midst of cleaning when the phone rang.
Visual representation of "in the midst of something/of doing something" - While an event or situation is happening.

Often appears as...

  • in the midst of action
  • in the midst of working
preposition

Located in the center of something.

The house is in the midst of a beautiful forest.
Visual representation of "in the midst of something/of doing something" - Located in the center of something.

Often appears as...

  • in the midst of the forest
  • in the midst of the city
preposition

Involved in a difficult situation or crisis.

The company is currently in the midst of a financial crisis.
Visual representation of "in the midst of something/of doing something" - Involved in a difficult situation or crisis.

Often appears as...

  • in the midst of crisis
  • in the midst of turmoil
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "in the midst of something/of doing something"
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Event Interruption

Used when an event is interrupted by another occurrence.

Illustration for Event Interruption
In the midst of our game, it started to rain heavily.
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Action Focus

Highlights that a person is busy with an action when something happens.

Illustration for Action Focus
She called me in the midst of writing my thesis.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Event Interruption

Used when an event is interrupted by another occurrence.

Illustration for Event Interruption
In the midst of our game, it started to rain heavily.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Action Focus

Highlights that a person is busy with an action when something happens.

Illustration for Action Focus
She called me in the midst of writing my thesis.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Event Interruption

Used when an event is interrupted by another occurrence.

Illustration for Event Interruption
In the midst of our game, it started to rain heavily.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Action Focus

Highlights that a person is busy with an action when something happens.

Illustration for Action Focus
She called me in the midst of writing my thesis.
Visual representation of the word "In the midst of something/of doing something"

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