down the middle

idiom

: into two equal parts
Slice the banana right down the middle.

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That was my approach to her theme versus someone like Voss, who's definitely right down the middle. Josh Weiss, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 That much of it is concentrated down the middle helps, too, as the Finns are right there with both Canada and the U.S. in center talent. Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 4 Dec. 2024 Known for simple glam looks, Grainge wore her hair partied down the middle and slicked back with largely nude makeup. Mikelle Street, WWD, 2 Nov. 2024 Turns out, four a-holes are riding their horses right down the middle of the street! Jay Martel, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for down the middle 

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“Down the middle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20the%20middle. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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