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The middle of nowhere

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Figurative MeaningPlay
Describes a place's isolation, not an actual point on the map. SlideAfter driving for hours, we felt like we were in the middle of nowhere.
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Often used to express a feeling of being very far from civilization. SlideOur camping site was so secluded, it was like the middle of nowhere.
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Suggests that a location is hard to reach or access comfortably. SlideThe nearest gas station is in the middle of nowhere.