Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

piggy-in-the-middle

idiom

/ˈpɪɡi ɪn ðə ˈmɪdəl/

Definition

A situation where someone is caught between two conflicting parties or choices, often being put in the position of having to choose between them.

Examples

During the argument, I felt like a piggy-in-the-middle between my two best friends.
When the company merged, the employees felt like piggy-in-the-middle, unsure whose side to take.
In our family debates, I often find myself being the piggy-in-the-middle, trying to mediate.

Meaning

This phrase typically describes a scenario in which a person feels trapped or pressured by two opposing sides or opinions, having to navigate their involvement without favoring one side over the other.