right down the middle

From now on I want everything to be safe. Right down the middle."
What does the expression mean?

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Originally Posted by beachboy

From now on I want everything to be safe. Right down the middle."
What does the expression mean?

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It might depend on context but I would take it to mean following the rules with no deviation.

It can also mean that you are not looking for any controversy. No extremes, to the left or right. Just right down the middle.