In the thick of it In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "in the thick of it", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jenne Phuong

2021-08-02 10:08

In the thick of it phrase

If someone "is in the thick of it", he/she is fully involved in something, is in the middle of or very busy with several things

I really want to go camping with you guys this weekend, but I'm in the thick of it with my project.

Mary is really in the thick of it in order to forget about her break-up with Josh.

She was stressed out because she had been in the thick of it with her tight deadline.

It's too late for us to get out of here. We are in the thick of it.

This usage dates from the mid-1600s.

The Origin Cited: idiomorigins.org .

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need (to have) your head examined

To say, or believe something or someone that seems completely crazy, delusional, or stupid

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You spent 1000$ on a new pair of shoes! It is insanely crazy. You need your head examined.

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