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In the middle of nowhere

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24 August 2025

In the middle of nowhere

We use this expression to say that something is miles from anywhere in the countryside. It's often a negative comment.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

The hotel looks nice, but it's in the middle of nowhere. There won't be anything to do.

Maybe. But it'll be good for relaxing.

Example 2

Where do James and Sarah live?

They've just bought a house in the middle of nowhere. It takes 4 hours to get there!

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