Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-thick-of-it
idiom
/ɪn ðə θɪk əv ɪt/
Definition
In the midst of a situation, particularly one that is chaotic or difficult.
Examples
- During the crisis, she was right in the thick of it, coordinating rescue efforts.
- He found himself in the thick of it when the debate heated up at the meeting.
- Being in the thick of it at work taught him how to handle stress effectively.
Meaning
Being directly involved in a challenging or complex situation, often facing the pressure and intensity that comes with it.
Synonyms
- in the midst of it
- deep in the action
- in the middle of things
