idiom
In the Thick of Things
in thuh THIK uv THINGZ
/ɪn ðə θɪk əv θɪŋz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
IntheThickofThings
Dictionary meaning
In the most active, busy, or chaotic part of a situation; at the center of a complex activity or event.
Examples
- As city coordinator, she was always in the thick of things whenever a crisis hit.
- Being in the thick of things during election night was exhilarating.
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