middle-of-the-road

[US]/[ˈmɪdl ɒv ðə rəʊd]/
[UK]/[ˈmɪdl ʌv ðə roʊd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Moderate, conventional, and mainstream; not innovative or exciting.; Accepting of a compromise or middle position.
n.A person who is conventional and avoids taking risks or expressing strong opinions.

Phrases & Collocations

middle-of-the-road approach

being middle-of-the-road

middle-of-the-road candidate

a middle-of-the-road view

middle-of-the-road style

middle-of-the-road politics

middle-of-the-road solution

middle-of-the-road design

middle-of-the-road option

Example Sentences

he took a middle-of-the-road approach to the negotiations, avoiding extremes.

the candidate's views were middle-of-the-road, appealing to a broad range of voters.

the restaurant offered middle-of-the-road cuisine, not particularly exciting but reliable.

we need a middle-of-the-road solution that satisfies everyone involved.

his middle-of-the-road style of leadership didn't inspire much enthusiasm.

the film was a middle-of-the-road action movie, predictable and unremarkable.

she gave a middle-of-the-road presentation, lacking a strong point of view.

the company opted for a middle-of-the-road strategy to minimize risk.

he's a middle-of-the-road golfer, decent but not exceptional.

the band played a middle-of-the-road setlist, featuring popular covers.

it was a middle-of-the-road performance, neither good nor bad.

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