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  1. 26-Oct-2010, 19:31 #1
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    Default 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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    Default Re: right down the middle

    Quote Originally Posted by beachboy View Post
    From now on I want everything to be safe. Right down the middle."
    What does the expression mean?
    It might depend on context but I would take it to mean following the rules with no deviation.
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    Default Re: right down the middle

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