in one's midst

prepositional phrase

In the middle of a group; among a group.

Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. In the middle of a group; among a group.

    Some of us are deeply troubled by the presence of the US spy base at Menwith Hill – in our midst and in beautiful Nidderdale.

    2010 July 3, Lindis Percy, “Letters - Blows against the American empire”, in The Guardian
    1 more example

    Mona: A living mannequin is in our midst, and you're worried about your fashion show outfit?! Just look at her, trying to be inconspicuous.

    1999, Mona the Vampire, "The Living Mannequin" (season 1, episode 5b)

Translations

Spanish entre nosotros
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APA

in one's midst. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20one's%20midst

MLA

“in one's midst.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20one's%20midst. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in one's midst,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20one's%20midst.

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