be caught in the middle

be caught in the middle

To be in a position between two or more sides in an argument or contentious issue, often leaving one without a clear course of action to satisfy either side. When my friends broke up, I was often caught in the middle, as each one complained to me about the other.
See also: caught, middle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • caught in the middle
  • in the middle
  • in the middle of
  • in the middle of (something or some place)
  • get into an argument
  • get into an argument about (someone or something)
  • get into an argument about (someone or something) with (someone)
  • get into an argument over (someone or something)
  • get into an argument over (someone or something) with (someone)
  • get into an argument with (someone) about (someone or something)