right down the middle

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