B1idiominformaltravelIELTS-friendly
in the middle of nowhere
USUK
in a place far away from towns, shops and other people
Can sound negative (no shops or services) or positive (quiet and peaceful). Common in travel stories.
In context
Our bus broke down in the middle of nowhere, and there was no phone signal.
The homestay is beautiful, but it's in the middle of nowhere, so bring snacks.
More idioms about travel
- get itchy feetto start wanting to travel or move somewhere new after staying in one place
- hit the roadto leave a place and start a journey
- like a fish out of wateruncomfortable because you are in a place or situation that is new or strange to you
- live out of a suitcaseto travel so much that you never fully unpack or settle in one place
- when in Romewhen you are in a foreign place, you should follow the local customs