in the middle of nowhere — in a very remote or isolated place, far from civilization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: in a very remote or isolated place, far from civilization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ðə ˈmɪdəl ʌv ˈnoʊwer/
Example Sentences
- My GPS died and I found myself in the middle of nowhere with no cell phone signal.
- He opened a coffee shop in the middle of nowhere, but surprisingly, hikers loved it.
- When I ordered pizza delivery to our camping site, they said 'We don't deliver to the middle of nowhere, sir.'
in the middle of nowhere
NOUN[/ɪn ðə ˈmɪdəl ʌv ˈnoʊwer/]
in a very remote or isolated place, far from civilization
in a very remote or isolated place, far from civilization
Stuck nowhere, dreaming of somewhere, anywhere!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This idiomatic phrase developed in modern English to describe a remote, isolated location. It combines 'middle' (the central point) with 'nowhere' (a place of no significance or civilization), emphasizing a location far removed from populated areas or civilization.
Breakdown
middle (center) + of (preposition indicating position) + nowhere (no + where, meaning no place or location of no importance). The phrase literarily places something at the center of an insignificant or non-existent place, metaphorically denoting extreme remoteness.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My GPS died and I found myself in the middle of nowhere with no cell phone signal.”
“He opened a coffee shop in the middle of nowhere, but surprisingly, hikers loved it.”
“When I ordered pizza delivery to our camping site, they said 'We don't deliver to the middle of nowhere, sir.'”
“My grandmother lives in the middle of nowhere, but she has the fastest internet in the family.”
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